Title HS, Health and Safety Code

Sec. 117.052. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS. (a) The commissioner shall appoint nine members to the committee as follows: (1) two regional health directors, each of whom is serving as a health authority in a municipality or county; (2) one local health entity representative of a municip…

Sec. 117.053. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Committee members serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the committee, a person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term i…

Sec. 117.054. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. A committee member is not entitled to compensation for service on the committee and is not entitled to reimbursement for any travel expenses. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 117.055. PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer is elected by a majority vote of all the committee members. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 117.056. MEETINGS. (a) The committee shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently at the call of the presiding officer. (b) To ensure appropriate representation from all areas of this state, the committee may meet by videoconference or telephone conference call. A meetin…

Sec. 117.101. GENERAL DUTIES OF COMMITTEE. (a) The committee shall: (1) define the core public health services a local health entity should provide in a county or municipality; (2) evaluate public health in this state and identify initiatives for areas that need improvement; (3) …

Sec. 117.102. PUBLIC TESTIMONY. (a) At least semiannually, the committee shall: (1) invite public health stakeholders, including federal public health officials, county and municipal governments, schools of public health at institutions of higher education, and federally qualifie…

Sec. 117.103. ANNUAL REPORT. Beginning in 2012, not later than November 30 of each year the committee shall file a report on the implementation of this chapter with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Le…

Sec. 117.104. SUPPORT STAFF. Using existing personnel and videoconferencing equipment, local health entities or their designees may assist the committee in the performance of its duties under this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. Sep…

Sec. 117.105. OPEN MEETINGS ACT. Except as provided by Section 117.056, the committee is subject to Chapter 551, Government Code. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

Sec. 117.151. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Beginning in 2012, not later than November 30 of each year the department shall file an annual report with the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives detailing: (1) the implementation of the committee's …

Sec. 117.152. COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH ENTITIES. The department shall establish a continuous collaborative relationship with local health departments. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 969), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.