Texas Human Resources Code

§ 32.003 — DEFINITIONS

HR § 32.003Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS · Ch. 32. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Health and human services agencies" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001, Government Code.

(2)"Local health department" means a local health department established under Subchapter D, Chapter 121, Health and Safety Code.

(3)"Local health unit" means a local health unit described by Section 121.004, Health and Safety Code. (3-a) "Local public health entity" means:

(A)a local health unit;

(B)a local health department; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.073, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.465(a)(35), eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 73), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.76, eff. April 1, 2025.