# Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.003: DEFINITIONS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.003
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.003

## Text

In this chapter:

(1) "Health and human services agencies" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.0001, 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:

(A) a local health unit;

(B) a local health department; and

(C) a public health district.

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.001 § 32.001. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.001.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.002 § 32.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.002.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.003 § 32.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.003.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.021 § 32.021. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.021.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.022 § 32.022. MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.022.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.023 § 32.023. COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.023.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.024 § 32.024. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE OF PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.024.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.025 § 32.025. APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.025.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.026 § 32.026. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY AND NEED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.026.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.027 § 32.027. SELECTION OF PROVIDER OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.027.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.028 § 32.028. FEES, CHARGES, AND RATES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.028.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.029 § 32.029. METHODS OF PAYMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.029.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.031 § 32.031. RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.031.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.032 § 32.032. PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF FRAUD AND ABUSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C32_S32.032.md)

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