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Texas Health & Safety Code - Section 121.005. State And Local Affiliation; Contracts

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§ 121.005. STATE AND LOCAL AFFILIATION;  CONTRACTS.  (a) 
A local health unit, local health department, or public health 
district may become affiliated with the department to facilitate 
the exchange of information and the coordination of public health 
services.
	(b)  To be affiliated with the department, a local health 
unit, local health department, or public health district must 
annually provide to the department information relating to:
		(1)  services provided;                                                       
		(2)  staffing patterns;  and                                                  
		(3)  funding sources and budget.                                              
	(c)  The department may contract with a local health unit, 
local health department, or public health district for the 
provision of public health services.
	(d)  The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this 
section.          

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    

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