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. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2349, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 6, Sec. 2, eff. March 23, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.073, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.465(a)(35), eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 73 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611 ), Sec. 2.76, eff. April 1, 2025.