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TX Health & Safety Code § 119.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers|Chapter 119 - Texas Health Improvement Network|Subchapter C. Advisory Council|Section 119.104. Presiding Officer

Sec. 119.104.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The executive officer of The University of Texas System who appoints members to the advisory council shall appoint a presiding officer from among the members to serve a one-year term.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.104 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(27), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 119.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers|Chapter 119 - Texas Health Improvement Network|Subchapter C. Advisory Council|Section 119.105. Meetings

Sec. 119.105.  MEETINGS.  The advisory council shall meet at the call of the presiding officer or at other times that the council determines are necessary or appropriate.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.105 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(27), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 119.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers|Chapter 119 - Texas Health Improvement Network|Subchapter C. Advisory Council|Section 119.106. Compensation and Reimbursement

Sec. 119.106.  COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.  A member of the advisory council may not receive compensation for service on the advisory council but may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred by the member while conducting the business of the advisory council, if funds are available for that purpose, as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.106 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(27), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 119.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers|Chapter 119 - Texas Health Improvement Network|Subchapter C. Advisory Council|Section 119.107. Applicability of Other Law

Sec. 119.107.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory council.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 3781), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.Redesignated from Health and Safety Code, Section 118.107 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(27), eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 120.001. Definitions

Sec. 120.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Border region" means the area consisting of the counties immediately adjacent to the international boundary between the United States and Mexico.(2)  "Task force" means the Task Force of Border Health Officials.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 120.002. Sunset Provision

Sec. 120.002.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The task force is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the task force is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2029.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 120.051. Task Force; Duties

Sec. 120.051.  TASK FORCE; DUTIES.  (a)  The department shall establish the Task Force of Border Health Officials to advise the commissioner:(1)  on policy priorities addressing major issues affecting the border region residents' health and health conditions;(2)  on raising public awareness of the issues described by Subdivision (1); and(3)  on other health issues impacting the border region as determined by the commissioner, including:(A)  barriers to accessing health care;(B)  health problems affecting the region, including:(i)  diabetes;(ii)  infant mortality;(iii)  heart disease and stroke;(iv)  obesity;(v)  cervical cancer; and(vi)  communicable diseases, including tuberculosis;(C)  factors that impede access to health care, including:(i)  socioeconomic conditions;(ii)  linguistic and cultural barriers;(iii)  low population density; and(iv)  lack of health insurance;(D)  surveillance and tracking of communicable diseases, environmental factors, and other factors negatively influencing health;(E)  standardization of data to ensure compatibility with data collected by border states on both sides of the international border with Mexico;(F)  public health infrastructure that includes education and research institutions to train culturally competent health care providers;(G)  establishment of local and regional public health programs that build on local resources and maximize the use of public dollars to address the needs of the indigent population; and(H)  collaboration and cooperation with Mexican counterparts of the task force at the state and federal level, and collaboration with federal counterparts in the United States.(b)  The task force shall study and make recommendations relating to the health problems, conditions, challenges, and needs of the population in the border region.(c)  The task force shall submit a report of recommendations to the commissioner for short-term and long-term border plans, as described by Subchapter C, not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 120.052. Collaboration With Office of Border Health

Sec. 120.052.  COLLABORATION WITH OFFICE OF BORDER HEALTH.  The Office of Border Health established under Section 12.071 shall provide staff support to the task force and any other assistance as needed or required by the task force, if practicable.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 120.053. Composition; Terms

Sec. 120.053.  COMPOSITION; TERMS.  (a)  The task force is composed of: (1)  the health department directors appointed under Section 121.033 from:(A)  each county in the border region; and(B)  each municipality in the border region that has a sister city in Mexico;(2)  two ex officio nonvoting members who are members of the legislature:(A)  one of whom is appointed by the lieutenant governor; and(B)  one of whom is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and(3)  additional members appointed by the commissioner.(b)  The commissioner shall designate a chair and vice chair of the task force from among the task force members.(c)  The members appointed by the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives serve three-year terms.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 120.054. Meetings

Sec. 120.054.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The task force shall meet at least quarterly each fiscal year.  Members may hold meetings by conference calls and through videoconference in accordance with Section 551.127, Government Code.(b)  Section 551.125, Government Code, applies to a meeting held by conference call under this section, except that Section 551.125(b), Government Code, does not apply.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 120.055. Compensation and Reimbursement

Sec. 120.055.  COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.  A task force member is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing the member's duties.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter C. Border Health Improvement Plan|Section 120.101. Short-Term and Long-Term Plans

Sec. 120.101.  SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM PLANS.  (a)  The task force shall make recommendations to the commissioner for short-term and long-term border health improvement plans.  The short-term plan shall identify health objectives proposed to be accomplished before the fourth anniversary of the date the plan is adopted.  The long-term plan shall identify health objectives proposed to be accomplished before the ninth anniversary of the date the plan is adopted.(b)  The commissioner shall review the task force's recommendations and, based on those recommendations, recommend short-term and long-term border health improvement plans to the executive commissioner, identifying specific health objectives that may be implemented under existing law.(c)  The executive commissioner shall adopt short-term and long-term border health improvement plans and direct the department to implement the portions of the plans that may be implemented within existing appropriations under existing law.(d)  Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the executive commissioner shall submit a report detailing the actions taken by the task force.  The report must include:(1)  the status of all projects and activities involving the health issues described under Section 120.051(a)(3);(2)  the funding for the expenditures; and(3)  recommendations for legislation necessary to implement the short-term and long-term border health improvement plans.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter C. Border Health Improvement Plan|Section 120.102. Application of Other Law

Sec. 120.102.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the task force.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 120.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 120 - Task Force of Border Health Officials|Subchapter C. Border Health Improvement Plan|Section 120.103. Assistance From State Agencies and Political Subdivisions

Sec. 120.103.  ASSISTANCE FROM STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.  At the request of the task force, a state agency or political subdivision of this state may cooperate with the task force to the greatest extent practicable to fully implement the task force's statutory duties.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 754 (S.B. 1680), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.001. Short Title

Sec. 121.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Local Public Health Reorganization Act.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.002. Definitions

Sec. 121.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Essential public health services" means services to:(A)  monitor the health status of individuals in the community to identify community health problems;(B)  diagnose and investigate community health problems and community health hazards;(C)  inform, educate, and empower the community with respect to health issues;(D)  mobilize community partnerships in identifying and solving community health problems;(E)  develop policies and plans that support individual and community efforts to improve health;(F)  enforce laws and rules that protect the public health and ensure safety in accordance with those laws and rules;(G)  link individuals who have a need for community and personal health services to appropriate community and private providers;(H)  ensure a competent workforce for the provision of essential public health services;(I)  research new insights and innovative solutions to community health problems;  and(J)  evaluate the effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services in a community.(2)  "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0361, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.003. Powers of Municipalities and Counties

Sec. 121.003.  POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county may enforce any law that is reasonably necessary to protect the public health.(b)  The governing bodies of municipalities and the commissioners courts of counties may cooperate with one another in making necessary improvements and providing services to promote the public health in accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code.(c)  The commissioners court of a county may grant authority under this subsection to a county employee who is trained by a health authority appointed by the county under Section 121.021, by a local health department established under Section 121.031, or by a public health district established under Section 121.041 and who is not a peace officer.  The court may grant to the employee the power to issue a citation in an unincorporated area of the county to enforce any law or order of the commissioners court that is reasonably necessary to protect the public health.  A citation issued under this subsection must state the name of the person cited, the violation charged, and the time and place the person is required to appear in court.  If a person who receives a citation under this subsection fails to appear on the return date of the citation, the court may issue a warrant for the person's arrest for the violation described in the citation.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 562, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0362, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.0035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.0035. Regulation of Mobile Food Units and Roadside Food Vendors in Certain Populous Areas

Sec. 121.0035.  REGULATION OF MOBILE FOOD UNITS AND ROADSIDE FOOD VENDORS IN CERTAIN POPULOUS AREAS.  (a)  In this section, "mobile food unit" and "roadside food vendor" have the meanings assigned under Section 437.001.(b)  A municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more and a county with a population of 3.4 million or more shall enforce state law and rules adopted under state law concerning mobile food units and roadside food vendors in the same manner that the county or municipality enforces other health and safety regulations relating to food service.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1288 (H.B. 2507), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.004. Local Health Units

Sec. 121.004.  LOCAL HEALTH UNITS.  A local health unit is a division of municipal or county government that provides public health services but does not provide each service listed under Section 121.006(d) or required of a public health district under Section 121.043(a).|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0363, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.005. State and Local Affiliation; Contracts

Sec. 121.005.  STATE AND LOCAL AFFILIATION;  CONTRACTS.  (a)  A local health unit, local health department, or public health district may become affiliated with the department to facilitate the exchange of information and the coordination of public health services.(b)  To be affiliated with the department, a local health unit, local health department, or public health district must annually provide to the department information relating to:(1)  services provided; (2)  staffing patterns;  and(3)  funding sources and budget.(c)  The department may contract with a local health unit, local health department, or public health district for the provision of public health services.(d)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0364, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 121.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health|Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 121.006. Public Health Services Fees; State Support

Sec. 121.006.  PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FEES;  STATE SUPPORT.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality, the commissioners court of a county, or the administrative board of a public health district may adopt ordinances or rules to charge fees for public health services.(b)  A municipality, county, or public health district may not deny public health services to an individual because of inability to pay for the services.  A municipality, county, or public health district shall provide for the reduction or waiver of a fee for an individual who cannot pay for services in whole or in part.(c)  Chapter 783, Government Code, and standards adopted under that chapter control, if applicable, if the local health unit, local health department, or public health district receives state support for the provision of public health services.(c-1)  A fee for a public health service charged in the jurisdiction of a public health district may be uniform throughout the district regardless of which governmental entity member of the district charges the fee.  The fee may be set at an amount up to the highest amount charged by any governmental entity member of the district.(d)  In this section, "public health services" means:(1)  personal health promotion and maintenance services; (2)  infectious disease control and prevention services; (3)  environmental and consumer health programs; (4)  public health education and information services; (5)  laboratory services;  and(6)  administrative services.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (S.B. 1380), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0365, eff. April 2, 2015.|