Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 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 (Grants for Essential Public Health Services) 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 (Interlocal Cooperation Contracts), 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.

Source: Section 121.028 — Appointment of Health Authority, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­121.­htm#121.­028 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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