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2023 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 121.007. Public Health Regions

Sec. 121.007.  PUBLIC HEALTH REGIONS.  (a)  The department may designate geographic areas of the state as public health regions to provide public health services.
(b)  The department shall appoint a physician to serve as regional director for each public health region.  The regional director is the chief administrative officer of the region.  The department shall establish the qualifications and terms of employment of a regional director.
(c)  The department may require a regional director to perform the duties of a health authority.  The regional director may perform those duties, as authorized by the department, in a jurisdiction in the region in which the health authority fails to perform duties prescribed under Section 121.024.  The regional director shall perform the duties of a health authority in a jurisdiction in the region in which there is not a health authority.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 3, 8, eff. June 19, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0367, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 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 121.008. Annual Conference

Sec. 121.008.  ANNUAL CONFERENCE.  (a)  The department shall hold an annual conference for health authorities and for directors of local health departments and public health districts.  The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall preside over the conference.
(b)  A county or municipality may pay necessary expenses incurred by its health authority or director in attending the conference.
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. 3.0368, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.021. Health Authority

Sec. 121.021.  HEALTH AUTHORITY.  A health authority is a physician appointed under the provisions of this chapter to administer state and local laws relating to public health within the appointing body's jurisdiction.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.022. Qualifications

Sec. 121.022.  QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  A health authority must be:
(1)  a competent physician with a reputable professional standing who is legally qualified to practice medicine in this state;  and
(2)  a resident of this state.
(b)  To be qualified to serve as a health authority, the appointee must:
(1)  take and subscribe to the official oath; and
(2)  file a copy of the oath and appointment with the department.
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. 3.0369, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.023. Term of Office

Sec. 121.023.  TERM OF OFFICE.  A health authority serves for a term of two years and may be appointed to successive terms.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.024. Duties

Sec. 121.024.  DUTIES.  (a)  A health authority is a state officer when performing duties prescribed by state law.
(b)  A health authority shall perform each duty that is:
(1)  necessary to implement and enforce a law to protect the public health; or
(2)  prescribed by the department.
(c)  The duties of a health authority include:
(1)  establishing, maintaining, and enforcing quarantine in the health authority's jurisdiction;
(2)  aiding the department in relation to local quarantine, inspection, disease prevention and suppression, birth and death statistics, and general sanitation in the health authority's jurisdiction;
(3)  reporting the presence of contagious, infectious, and dangerous epidemic diseases in the health authority's jurisdiction to the department in the manner and at the times prescribed by the department;
(4)  reporting to the department on any subject on which it is proper for the department to direct that a report be made; and
(5)  aiding the department in the enforcement of the following in the health authority's jurisdiction:
(A)  proper rules, requirements, and ordinances;
(B)  sanitation laws;
(C)  quarantine rules; and
(D)  vital statistics collections.
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. 3.0370, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.0245. Duties of Part-Time Health Authority

Sec. 121.0245.  DUTIES OF PART-TIME HEALTH AUTHORITY.  (a)  If a physician appointed to serve as health authority for a county serves in that office part-time, the physician may:
(1)  coordinate with the director of the local health department for the county in the performance of the duties imposed by Section 121.024(c)(3); and
(2)  notify the department that the physician serves part-time in the office of health authority for the county.
(b)  If the department provides information to a physician who serves part-time as health authority for a county, the department shall also provide the information to the director of the local health department for the county.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 566 (S.B. 464), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.025. Removal From Office

Sec. 121.025.  REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.  A health authority may be removed from office for cause under the personnel procedures applicable to the heads of departments of the local government that the health authority serves.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter B. Health Authorities › Section 121.026. Expiration and Extension of Certain Public Health Orders Issued by Health Authority

Sec. 121.026.  EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS ISSUED BY HEALTH AUTHORITY.  (a)  This section applies only to a public health order imposed on more than one individual, animal, place, or object.
(b)  A public health order issued by a health authority under this chapter or other law expires on the 15th day following the date the order is issued unless, before the 15th day by majority vote:
(1)  the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county that appointed the health authority extends the order for a longer period; or
(2)  if the health authority is jointly appointed by a municipality and county, the commissioner's court of the county extends the order for a longer period.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 862 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter C. Municipalities and Counties Without Organized Local Public Health Departments or Districts › Section 121.028. Appointment of Health Authority

Sec. 121.028.  APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH AUTHORITY.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county that has not established a local health department or a public health district may appoint a physician as health authority to administer state and local laws relating to public health in the municipality's or county's jurisdiction.
(b)  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county described by Subsection (a) that is receiving a grant under Section 121.0065 shall appoint a physician as health authority.
(c)  An individual appointed to serve as health authority for a county or municipality may serve as the health authority for one or more other jurisdictions under an interlocal contract made in accordance with Chapter 791, Government Code.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter C. Municipalities and Counties Without Organized Local Public Health Departments or Districts › Section 121.029. Delegation of Authority

Sec. 121.029.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  A health authority, unless otherwise restricted by law, may delegate a power or duty imposed on the health authority by the department, or by this or any other law, to a properly qualified physician to act while the health authority is absent or incapacitated.
(b)  The physician designated by the health authority must:
(1)  meet the qualifications set out in Section 121.022(a);
(2)  be appointed as a designee in the same manner as the appointment of the health authority;
(3)  take, subscribe, and file the official oath and appointment with the department as required by Section 121.022(b); and
(4)  file a certified copy of the written delegation with the department.
(c)  The delegation is effective during the term of the health authority who made the delegation;  however, the health authority may limit the time to a shorter duration in the written delegation of authority.
(d)  The health authority is responsible for the acts of the physician to whom the health authority has delegated the power or duty.
(e)  The entity that appoints the health authority and the designee health authority must adopt procedures for the service of the designee as health authority under this section.  The procedures shall prevent duplication of authority between the health authority and the designee and provide notice to the department when authority is transferred.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0371, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter D. Local Health Departments › Section 121.031. Establishment

Sec. 121.031.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county may establish a local health department by majority vote.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter D. Local Health Departments › Section 121.032. Powers and Duties

Sec. 121.032.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  A local health department may perform all public health functions that the municipality or county that establishes the local health department may perform.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter D. Local Health Departments › Section 121.033. Department Director

Sec. 121.033.  DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county shall appoint the director of the municipality's or county's local health department.
(b)  The director is the chief administrative officer of the local health department, and if the director is a physician, the director is the health authority in the local health department's jurisdiction.
(c)  The governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county may designate a person to perform its appointment duties under this section.
(d)  A director of a local health department who is not a physician shall appoint a physician as the health authority in the local health department's jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the governing body or the commissioners court, as appropriate, and the department.
(e)  The governing body or the commissioners court, as appropriate, shall set the compensation of the director and the health authority in its jurisdiction, except that the compensation, including a salary, may be allowed only for services actually rendered.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1100, Sec. 5.07(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0372, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter D. Local Health Departments › Section 121.0331. Delegation of Authority

Sec. 121.0331.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  A health authority, unless otherwise restricted by law, may delegate a power or duty imposed on the health authority by the department, or by this or any other law, to a properly qualified physician who is employed by the municipality's or county's local health department to act while the health authority is absent or incapacitated.
(b)  The physician designated by the health authority must:
(1)  meet the qualifications set out in Section 121.022(a);
(2)  be appointed as a designee in the same manner as the appointment of the health authority;
(3)  take, subscribe, and file the official oath and appointment with the department as required by Section 121.022(b); and
(4)  file a certified copy of the written delegation with the department.
(c)  The delegation is effective during the term of the health authority who made the delegation;  however, the health authority may limit the delegation to a shorter duration in the written delegation of authority.
(d)  The health authority is responsible for the acts of the physician to whom the health authority has delegated the power or duty.
(e)  The entity or entities that appoint the health authority and the designee health authority must adopt procedures for the service of the designee as health authority under this section.  The procedures shall prevent duplication of authority between the health authority and the designee and provide notice to the department when authority is transferred.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0373, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter D. Local Health Departments › Section 121.034. Public Health Board

Sec. 121.034.  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD.  (a)  The governing body of a municipality that establishes a local health department may provide for the creation of an administrative or advisory public health board and the appointment of representatives to that board.
(b)  The commissioners court of a county that establishes a local health department may provide for the creation of an advisory public health board and the appointment of representatives to that board.
(c)  The director of the local health department is an ex officio, nonvoting member of any public health board established for the local health department.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.041. Establishment

Sec. 121.041.  ESTABLISHMENT.  By a majority vote of each governing body, a public health district may be established by:
(1)  two or more counties;
(2)  two or more municipalities;
(3)  a county and one or more municipalities in the county;  or
(4)  two or more counties and one or more municipalities in those counties.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.042. Admission to District

Sec. 121.042.  ADMISSION TO DISTRICT.  (a)  Any governmental entity, including a school district, may apply to become a member of a public health district.
(b)  The governing body of each member shall review the application.
(c)  The governmental entity may be admitted to membership on terms acceptable to the applicant and the members if a majority of the governing body of each member approves the application.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.043. Powers and Duties

Sec. 121.043.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  A public health district may perform any public health function that any of its members may perform unless otherwise restricted by law.
(b)  For purposes of Section 121.005, a public health district shall be identified by its program of public health services and shall, at a minimum, provide the services listed under Section 121.006(d).
(c)  A public health district may sue and be sued.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 476, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0374, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.044. Cooperative Agreement

Sec. 121.044.  COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.  (a)  The members of a public health district shall prepare a written cooperative agreement that sets out fully the terms of operation of the district.
(b)  The terms in a cooperative agreement must include:
(1)  organizational structure;
(2)  financial administration;  and
(3)  procedures for:
(A)  modification of the cooperative agreement;
(B)  admission, withdrawal, and expulsion of members;
(C)  dissolution of the district;  and
(D)  selection and removal of a director.
(c)  A cooperative agreement must be:
(1)  approved by the governing body of each member;  and
(2)  signed by the appropriate officers of each governing body.
(d)  A modification of a cooperative agreement must be in writing.  A modification is effective on approval by the governing body of each member.
(e)  A copy of a cooperative agreement and of each modification shall be:
(1)  included in the minutes of the governing body of each member;  and
(2)  filed with the clerk of each county and municipality in the district and with the department.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.045. District Director

Sec. 121.045.  DISTRICT DIRECTOR.  (a)  The members of a public health district shall appoint the director of the district.
(b)  The director is the chief administrative officer of the public health district, and if the director is a physician, the director is the health authority in the district's jurisdiction.
(c)  A member may designate a person to perform its appointment duties under this section.
(d)  A director of a public health district who is not a physician shall appoint a physician as the health authority for the district, subject to the approval of the members and the department.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1100, Sec. 5.07(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0375, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.0451. Delegation of Authority

Sec. 121.0451.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  A health authority, unless otherwise restricted by law, may delegate a power or duty imposed on the health authority by the department, or by this or any other law, to a properly qualified physician who is employed by the public health district to act while the health authority is absent or incapacitated.
(b)  The physician designated by the health authority must:
(1)  meet the qualifications set out in Section 121.022(a);
(2)  be appointed as a designee in the same manner as the appointment of the health authority;
(3)  take, subscribe, and file the official oath and appointment with the department as required by Section 121.022(b); and
(4)  file a certified copy of the written delegation with the department.
(c)  The delegation is effective during the term of the health authority who made the delegation;  however, the health authority may limit the delegation to a shorter duration in the written delegation of authority.
(d)  The health authority is responsible for the acts of the physician to whom the health authority has delegated the power or duty.
(e)  The entity or entities that appoint the health authority and the designee health authority must adopt procedures for the service of the designee as health authority under this section.  The procedures shall prevent duplication of authority between the health authority and the designee and provide notice to the department when authority is transferred.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0376, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.046. Public Health Board

Sec. 121.046.  PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD.  (a)  The cooperative agreement of a public health district may provide for the creation of an advisory or administrative public health board.
(b)  An advisory public health board shall advise the members and director on matters of public health.
(c)  An administrative public health board may adopt substantive and procedural rules that are necessary and appropriate to promote and preserve the health and safety of the public.  However, an administrative board may not adopt a rule that is not specifically authorized by state law, conflicts with a law of this state, or conflicts with an ordinance of a municipality or county in the district.
(d)  A public health board may perform any function relating to the operation of the public health district that is required under the cooperative agreement.
(e)  The terms of a cooperative agreement that provides for a public health board must include:
(1)  the composition and number of the representatives that compose the public health board;
(2)  a method for appointing representatives to the public health board;
(3)  the length of the representatives' terms, which must be staggered;
(4)  a requirement that a representative must have resided in the district for at least three years before the date of the representative's appointment;
(5)  a requirement that each representative serve without compensation;
(6)  the manner in which a vacancy is filled for an unexpired term;
(7)  the procedure and substantive criteria for the removal of a representative;  and
(8)  a description of the relationship between the director and the public health board.
(f)  The director is an ex officio, nonvoting member of a public health board established by the cooperative agreement.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter E. Public Health Districts › Section 121.047. Finances

Sec. 121.047.  FINANCES.  The members of a public health district shall pay the costs necessary to operate the district, including costs for:
(1)  staff salaries;
(2)  supplies;
(3)  suitable offices;
(4)  health and clinic centers;
(5)  health services and facilities;  and
(6)  maintenance.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter F. Public Health Consortium › Section 121.101. Definition

Sec. 121.101.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "consortium" means the public health consortium established under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter F. Public Health Consortium › Section 121.102. Consortium Established

Sec. 121.102.  CONSORTIUM ESTABLISHED.  Subject to availability of funds, the department shall establish a public health consortium composed of:
(1)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio;
(2)  The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center;
(3)  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center;
(4)  The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston;
(5)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston;
(6)  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler;
(7)  the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center;
(8)  The Texas A&M University Health Science Center;
(9)  the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; and
(10)  any other public institution of higher education that elects to participate in the consortium.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 1844), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act › Subchapter F. Public Health Consortium › Section 121.103. General Duties

Sec. 121.103.  GENERAL DUTIES.  (a)  Subject to the availability of funds, the department, in consultation with the consortium and local health units, local health departments, and public health districts, shall:
(1)  develop curricula to provide training to public health workers;
(2)  conduct research on improving health status outcomes and methods of monitoring those outcomes;
(3)  develop performance standards for local health units, local health departments, and public health districts;
(4)  develop competency certification standards for public health workers;  and
(5)  study the technology infrastructure available to local health units, local health departments, and public health districts and improve the use of this infrastructure to permit:
(A)  statewide communication relating to disease surveillance and reporting of public health information;  and
(B)  immediate access to public health information and collaboration among public health professionals.
(b)  The training curricula described by Subsection (a)(1) may include training for local health authorities.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.001. County Funding for Public Health and Sanitation

Sec. 122.001.  COUNTY FUNDING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION.  The commissioners court of a county may appropriate and spend money from the county general revenues for public health and sanitation in the county.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.002. Health Unit in County With Population of Less Than 22,000

Sec. 122.002.  HEALTH UNIT IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 22,000.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of less than 22,000 may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed five cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the county for:
(1)  the creation of a county health unit;
(2)  vaccines and medical services required to immunize schoolchildren and indigent persons from communicable diseases;  and
(3)  medical treatment for indigent persons who are not entitled to treatment under Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act).
(b)  This section is effective for a county only if it is approved by a majority of the voters of the county at an election called for that purpose by the commissioners court on receipt of a petition signed by at least five percent of the property taxpaying voters in the county.
(c)  The commissioners court may pay not more than half of the costs of medical treatment and immunization for an indigent person who is not entitled to treatment under Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act).
(d)  A commissioners court that creates a county health unit under this section shall create a county health unit fund.  The proceeds of the tax shall be deposited to the credit of that fund.  Amounts in the fund shall be used for the purposes for which the commissioners court may impose a tax under Subsection (a).
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.003. Health Unit in County With Population of 22,200 to 22,500

Sec. 122.003.  HEALTH UNIT IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 22,200 TO 22,500.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of 22,200 to 22,500 may impose an ad valorem tax at a rate not to exceed 10 cents on each $100 of the taxable value of property taxable by the county for:
(1)  the creation of a county health unit;
(2)  vaccines and medical services required to immunize schoolchildren and indigent persons from communicable diseases;  and
(3)  medical treatment or hospitalization of indigent persons who are not entitled to treatment or hospitalization under Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act).
(b)  The commissioners court may pay not more than half of the costs of medical treatment or hospitalization for an indigent person who is not entitled to treatment under Chapter 61 (Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act).
(c)  A commissioners court that creates a county health unit under this section shall create a county health unit fund.  The proceeds of the tax shall be deposited to the credit of that fund.  Amounts in the fund shall be used for the purposes for which the commissioners court may impose a tax under Subsection (a).
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.004. Appropriation to Hospital Established by Donation

Sec. 122.004.  APPROPRIATION TO HOSPITAL ESTABLISHED BY DONATION.  If a fund of at least $50,000 is left by will or otherwise to establish and maintain a hospital in a municipality with a population of at least 10,000, the governing body of that municipality or the commissioners court of the county in which the municipality is located may make an appropriation to the hospital, in an amount that the governing body or commissioners court considers proper, to provide hospitalization and medical and surgical services for indigent residents of the municipality or county who are sick or wounded.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.005. Powers of Type a General-Law Municipality

Sec. 122.005.  POWERS OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may take any action necessary or expedient to promote health or suppress disease, including actions to:
(1)  prevent the introduction of a communicable disease into the municipality, including stopping, detaining, and examining a person coming from a place that is infected or believed to be infected with a communicable disease;
(2)  establish, maintain, and regulate hospitals in the municipality or in any area within five miles of the municipal limits;  or
(3)  abate any nuisance that is or may become injurious to the public health.
(b)  The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may adopt rules:
(1)  necessary or expedient to promote health or suppress disease;  or
(2)  to prevent the introduction of a communicable disease into the municipality, including quarantine rules, and may enforce those rules in the municipality and in any area within 10 miles of the municipality.
(c)  The governing body of a Type A general-law municipality may fine a person who fails or refuses to observe the orders and rules of the health authority.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.006. Powers of Home-Rule Municipalities

Sec. 122.006.  POWERS OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES.  A home-rule municipality may:
(1)  adopt rules to protect the health of persons in the municipality, including quarantine rules to protect the residents against communicable disease;  and
(2)  provide for the establishment of quarantine stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.007. Establishment of Medical Clinics in Certain Counties

Sec. 122.007.  ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL CLINICS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county with a population of less than 20,000 may establish a medical clinic for the provision of health care services.
(b)  The commissioners court may determine the types of health care services to be provided at the clinic, including medical care and treatment provided by a licensed physician, nursing care provided by a registered nurse, and dental care provided by a licensed dentist.
(c)  The commissioners court may:
(1)  purchase land on which to construct the clinic;
(2)  construct the clinic, lease space for the clinic, or purchase and develop an existing building for the clinic;  and
(3)  operate or contract for the operation of the clinic.
(d)  A county with a population of less than 20,000 that constructs a medical clinic under this section may continue to operate the clinic and exercise the powers provided by this section after the county exceeds that population.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 758, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health › Chapter 122 - Powers and Duties of Counties and Municipalities Relating to Public Health › Section 122.008. Employment for Public Schools and Compensation

Sec. 122.008.  EMPLOYMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMPENSATION.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may employ one or more registered nurses to visit the public schools in the county.
(b)  A nurse employed under Subsection (a) shall:
(1)  investigate the health conditions and sanitary surroundings of the schools and the personal, physical, and health condition of students in the schools;
(2)  cooperate with the department and local health authorities; and
(3)  perform other duties required by the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0377, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.001. Short Title

Sec. 141.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.002. Definitions

Sec. 141.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Camper" means a minor who is attending a youth camp on a day care or boarding basis.
(2)  "Day camp" includes any camp that primarily operates during any portion of the day between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. for a period of four or more consecutive days but may incidentally offer not more than two overnight stays each camp session.  The term does not include a facility required to be licensed with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
(3)  "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or organization.
(4)  "Resident youth camp" includes any camp that for a period of four or more days continuously provides residential services, including overnight accommodations for the duration of the camp session.
(5)  "Youth camp" means a facility or property, other than a facility required to be licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services, that:
(A)  has the general characteristics of a day camp, resident camp, or travel camp;
(B)  is used primarily or partially for recreational, athletic, religious, or educational activities; and
(C)  accommodates at least five minors who attend or temporarily reside at the camp for all or part of at least four days.
(6)  "Youth camp operator" means a person who owns, operates, controls, or supervises a youth camp, regardless of profit.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.076, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0378, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.0021. Exemption

Sec. 141.0021.  EXEMPTION.  This chapter does not apply to a facility or program operated by or on the campus of an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education as those terms are defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that is regularly inspected by one or more local governmental entities for compliance with health and safety standards.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1302, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.0025. Waiver; Appeal

Sec. 141.0025.  WAIVER; APPEAL.  (a)  The department may grant a waiver from the requirements of this chapter to a program that:
(1)  is sponsored by a religious organization as defined by Section 464.051;
(2)  has been in operation for at least 30 consecutive years;
(3)  operates one camp for not more than seven days in any year;
(4)  has not more than 80 campers;
(5)  is conducted by adult participants who are all volunteers;
(6)  operates in a county with a population of at least 4,000 but not more than 4,350; and
(7)  ensures that background checks are conducted on and the training required under Section 141.0095 is completed by each adult participating in the program.
(b)  A waiver granted by the department under Subsection (a) is valid until the waiver is revoked for cause by the department.
(c)  A person who operates a program for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559), Sec. 69, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.003. License Required

Sec. 141.003.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  A person may not own, operate, control, or supervise a youth camp unless the person:
(1)  holds a license issued under this chapter for that camp;  and
(2)  complies with this chapter and department rules and orders.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.0035. License Fees

Sec. 141.0035.  LICENSE FEES.  (a)  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish the amount of the fee for obtaining or renewing a license under this chapter.  The executive commissioner shall set the fee in a reasonable amount designed to recover the direct and indirect costs to the department of administering and enforcing this chapter.  The executive commissioner may set fees in a different amount for resident youth camps and day youth camps to reflect differences in the costs of administering and enforcing this chapter for resident and day camps.
(b)  Before the executive commissioner adopts or amends a rule under Subsection (a), the department shall solicit comments and information from the operators of affected youth camps and allow affected youth camp operators the opportunity to meet with appropriate department staff who are involved with the rulemaking process.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1110, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0379, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.004. License Application and Issuance

Sec. 141.004.  LICENSE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE.  (a)  To obtain a license, a person must submit a license application accompanied by a license fee in an amount set by the executive commissioner by rule.
(b)  On receiving a license application, the department shall inspect the applicant's facilities, operations, and premises and shall issue a license to each applicant who will operate a youth camp in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
(c)  The department shall issue serially numbered licenses.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1110, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0380, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.005. License Renewal

Sec. 141.005.  LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  A person holding a license issued under this chapter must renew the license annually by submitting a renewal application on a date determined by department rule on a form provided by the department.
(b)  The application must be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount set by the executive commissioner by rule.
(c)  The department may not renew the license of a youth camp which has not corrected deficiencies before the application for renewal is submitted.  The executive commissioner shall adopt substantive and procedural rules for the submission by a youth camp operator of evidence that a deficiency or deficiencies have been corrected.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1110, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0381, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.0051. License; Consideration of Certain Convictions

Sec. 141.0051.  LICENSE; CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS.  In making a determination on issuance, renewal, or revocation of a youth camp operator's license, the department shall consider whether the youth camp employs an individual who was convicted of an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1325 (H.B. 4372), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Health and Safety Code › Title 2 - Health › Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation › Chapter 141 - Youth Camps › Section 141.006. Principal Authority for Youth Camps

Sec. 141.006.  PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY FOR YOUTH CAMPS.  The department is the principal authority on matters relating to health and safety conditions at youth camps.  In addition to the powers and duties established by this chapter, the department has any other powers necessary and convenient to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.