Statutes and Laws

The Texas Department of State Health Services, EMS and Trauma Systems is governed by:

Texas Health & Safety Code; Title 9, Safety

• Chapter 773. Emergency Medical Services 
• Chapter 780 Trauma Facilities and Emergency Medical Services.

Texas Government Code; Tittle 4, Executive Branch

• Chapter 403, Sec. 403.106.  Permanent Fund for Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care

The Neonatal and Maternal levels of care designations are governed by:

Texas Health and Safety Code:  Title 4. Health Facilities; Subtitle B. Licensing Of Health Facilities 

• Chapter 241. Hospitals; Subchapter H. Hospital Level Of Care Designations For Neonatal And Maternal Care  

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External links are intended to be informational and are not endorsed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may not be accessible to persons with disabilities.