Section 121.002 - Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Essential public health services" means services to:(A) monitor the health status of individuals in the community to identify community health problems;(B) diagnose and investigate community health problems and community health hazards;(C) inform, educate, and empower the community with respect to health issues;(D) mobilize community partnerships in identifying and solving community health problems;(E) develop policies and plans that support individual and community efforts to improve health;(F) enforce laws and rules that protect the public health and ensure safety in accordance with those laws and rules;(G) link individuals who have a need for community and personal health services to appropriate community and private providers;(H) ensure a competent workforce for the provision of essential public health services;(I) research new insights and innovative solutions to community health problems; and(J) evaluate the effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services in a community.(2) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 121.002
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0361, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1378, Sec. 1, eff. 6/19/1999. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.