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Local Health Authority

 

This page has been created to provide information to benefit Texas' local health authorities. It contains important documents and references of value to physicians who perform this vital role in their community. (file viewing information)
Communicable Disease Control Measures
(Updated February 2007) A Guide for Health Authorities in a Public Health Emergency

Statutory Authority

Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act
Chapter 81 - Disease Control Act
HSC Chapter 121, Subchapter B, Section(s) 121.021-121.025 - Health Authorities

Appointment Forms and Instructions

General Instructions For Completing Forms For Newly Appointed/Reappointed Health Authority (pdf, 21K)

 

Statement of Appointed Officer (Word, 30K) Instructions (Word, 22K)
Certificate of Appointment (Word, 30K)  
LHA Oath of Office (Word, 29K) Instructions (Word, 34K)

Texas Initiative Authority Health Local

Overview (pdf, 339k)
Statewide Local Health Authority Survey (ppt, 112K)
Statewide Local Health Authority Summit (pdf, 15k)

Resources

Regional Directors
Local Health Authorities
DSHS Bioterrorism Information
Communicable Disease Control Measures in Texas

 

Last updated October 24, 2012