Tex.
Human Resources Code Section 32.003
Definitions
(1)
“Health and human services agencies” has the meaning assigned by Section 531.001 (Definitions), Government Code.(1)
“Health and human services agencies” has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001 (Definitions), Government Code.(2)
“Local health department” means a local health department established under Subchapter D (Establishment), Chapter 121 (Local Public Health Reorganization Act), Health and Safety Code.(3)
“Local health unit” means a local health unit described by Section 121.004 (Local Health Units), Health and Safety Code.(3-a)
“Local public health entity” means:(A)
a local health unit;(B)
a local health department; and(C)
a public health district.(4)
“Medical assistance” and “Medicaid” include all of the health care and related services and benefits authorized or provided under federal law for needy individuals of this state.(5)
“Public health district” means a public health district established under Subchapter E (Establishment), Chapter 121 (Local Public Health Reorganization Act), Health and Safety Code.
Source:
Section 32.003 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.32.htm#32.003
(accessed Jun. 5, 2024).