25 Tex. Admin. Code § 85.1 - Definitions
The following terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1)
Department--Department of State Health Services.
(2) Essential public health services--As
defined by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121.
(3) Health authority--A physician who
administers state and local laws relating to public health, appointed under the
Local Public Health Reorganization Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter
121, by the governing body of a city, county, or public health
district.
(4) Local public health
entity--A local health unit, local health department, or public health
district.
(5) Public health
data--Any data relating to:
(A) the health
status of people, living or dead;
(B) health, including data on the extent and
nature of the disease, illness, disability, injury, and other aspects of
well-being;
(C) environmental,
behavioral, occupational, social, and other health hazards; and
(D) determinants of health.
(6) Region--A geographic area in
the State of Texas designated by the department.
(7) Regional Director--A physician who is
employed by the department and serves as the chief administrative officer of a
region.
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