# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.002: PURPOSE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.002
- **Heading:** PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 432 / Section 432.002

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health of the people of this state by preventing the sale or distribution of adulterated or misbranded food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.001 § 432.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.002 § 432.002. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.003 § 432.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.004 § 432.004. EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.005 § 432.005. LICENSE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.006 § 432.006. LICENSE APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.006.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.007 § 432.007. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.007.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.008 § 432.008. LICENSE RENEWAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.008.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.009 § 432.009. FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.009.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.010 § 432.010. DEPOSIT OF FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.010.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.011 § 432.011. MINIMUM STANDARDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.012 § 432.012. POWERS OF DEPARTMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.012.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.013 § 432.013. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.013.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.014 § 432.014. REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C432_S432.014.md)

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