Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 121.022 - Qualifications(a) A health authority must be:(1) a competent physician with a reputable professional standing who is legally qualified to practice medicine in this state; and(2) a resident of this state.(b) To be qualified to serve as a health authority, the appointee must:(1) take and subscribe to the official oath; and(2) file a copy of the oath and appointment with the department.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 121.022
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0369, eff. 4/2/2015. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.