Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 32.003 - [Effective 4/1/2025] Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) "Health and human services agencies" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001 , Government Code.

(2) "Local health department" means a local health department established under Subchapter D, Chapter 121, Health and Safety Code.

(3) "Local health unit" means a local health unit described by Section 121.004, 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, Chapter 121, Health and Safety Code.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 32.003

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 2.76, eff. 4/1/2025.

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 535,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.465, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.073, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 6, Sec. 2, eff. 3/23/1995.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.