(a) The governing body of a municipality that establishes a local health department may provide for the creation of an administrative or advisory public health board and the appointment of representatives to that board.
(b) The commissioners court of a county that establishes a local health department may provide for the creation of an advisory public health board and the appointment of representatives to that board.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 121.034

  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.

(c) The director of the local health department is an ex officio, nonvoting member of any public health board established for the local health department.