Local Health Department authority over municipal COVID-19 Testing--TEXAS

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Stephanie Harris
Wed, Apr 15, 2020 6:58 PM

We are putting together a small testing program.  After having listened to us plan the program and having raised no objections or concerns, the ED of the local health department is now issuing orders and denying liability.  My basic question is what, if any, authority does the local health department have to dictate how we run our testing program?

Thanks,

Stephanie H. Harris
City Attorney
City of Paris, Texas
135 1st St. SE
Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 784-9258
sharris@paristexas.gov

We are putting together a small testing program. After having listened to us plan the program and having raised no objections or concerns, the ED of the local health department is now issuing orders and denying liability. My basic question is what, if any, authority does the local health department have to dictate how we run our testing program? Thanks, Stephanie H. Harris City Attorney City of Paris, Texas 135 1st St. SE Paris, Texas 75460 (903) 784-9258 sharris@paristexas.gov