Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 32.003. Definitions

(1) “Health and human services agencies” has the meaning assigned by Section 531.001, 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:

(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.