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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 81.404. Appointment of Members;  Terms

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The governor may appoint members of the task force as necessary, including members from relevant state agencies, members with expertise in infectious diseases and other issues involved in the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases, and members from institutions of higher education in this state.  The governor shall appoint to the task force:

(1) at least one member who is a county judge of a county with a population of less than 100,000;

(2) at least one member who is a county judge of a county with a population of 100,000 or more;

(3) at least one member who is a representative of a local health authority serving a rural area;

(4) at least one member who is a representative of a local health authority serving an urban area;

(5) at least one member who is a licensed nurse;

(6) at least one member who is emergency medical services personnel, as defined by Section 773.003;  and

(7) at least one member who is an epidemiologist.

(b) The governor shall appoint a director of the task force from among the members of the task force.

(c) The governor may fill any vacancy that occurs on the task force and may appoint additional members as needed.

(d) Members of the task force serve at the pleasure of the governor.

(e) A state or local employee appointed to the task force shall perform any duties required by the task force in addition to the regular duties of the employee.

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