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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Local Regulation of Public Health
Chapter 121 - Local Public Health Reorganization Act
Subchapter B. Health Authorities
Section 121.021. Health Authority
Section 121.022. Qualifications
Section 121.023. Term of Office
Section 121.0245. Duties of Part-Time Health Authority
Section 121.025. Removal From Office
Section 121.026. Expiration and Extension of Certain Public Health Orders Issued by Health Authority