The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) oversees producers of consumer health goods and service providers to ensure public safety. The division keeps Texas safe every day through:
- Licensing, rules and standards
- Oversight and compliance activities
- Technical advice and communication
- Various aspects of disaster preparedness and response.
Areas of Oversight
Drug Safety
We make sure drug manufacturers and distributors follow state rules and protect the health and safety of Texans.
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Drug Safety.
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems
We regulate EMS and trauma system certification, licensure, and designation.
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EMTS information
Environmental Health
We protect Texans from unnecessary exposure to hazardous chemicals and products in our workplaces, homes, and schools.
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Environmental Health
Food Safety
We regulate and teach food manufacturers, food wholesalers, and warehousing facilities about food safety laws.
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Food Safety.
Meat Safety
We assure that products come from humanely-treated healthy animals that don't have harmful ingredients and honest labels.
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Meat Safety.
Radiation Control
We protect Texans from unnecessary radiation exposure. Our monitoring includes licensing, inspection, and emergency response.
Radiation Control Program