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• <br />Texas <br />Robert Bernstein, M.D., F.A.C.P. <br />Commissioner <br />Robert A. MacLean, M.D. <br />Deputy Commissioner <br />Professional Services <br />Hermas L. Miller <br />Deputy Commissioner <br />,Management and Administration <br />City of LaPorte <br />Mayor Norman Malone <br />P.O. Box 1115 <br />LaPorte, Taxes 77572 <br />Dear Mayor Malone: <br />A~ F. Op <br />i? < R. <br />~.~ ~ 7 <br />Department <br />Public Health Region 4 <br />10500 Forum Place Drive <br />Suite 200 <br />Houston, Texas 77036 <br />(713) 995-1112 <br />October 29, 1990 <br /> <br />of Health <br />John N. Bogart, M.D. <br />Regional Director <br />Section 826.017 of Chapter 826 of the Texes Health and Safety <br />Code requires the governing body of each municipality to appoint <br />an officer to act as the local health authority for the purpose <br />of the chapter entitled Rabies. The officer designated may be <br />the municipal health officer, animal control officer, peace <br />officer, or any entity the governing body considers appropriate. <br />The duties of the local health <br />826.017 paragraph Ce). Section <br />reporting possible exposures to <br />to the local health authority. <br />authority are listed in section <br />826.041 of this chapter requires <br />rabies via animal bite or scratch <br />Please appoint a local health authority by position, not by <br />personal name Ci.e, Police Chief, Supervising Animal Control <br />Officer, Veterinarian, etc.) at your earliest convenience. After <br />the appointment is made, please return the enclosed form stating <br />the position selected and the person's name, address and <br />telephone number in the position at time of selection. <br />Enclosed is an excerpt from Chapter 826 that deals with the <br />designation of local health authorities and their duties. If you <br />have any questions or desire assistance, please direct your <br />inquiries to Veterinary Public Health at the phone number listed <br />above. <br />Sincerely, <br />Lee C. an, D.V.M. <br />Zoonosis Control Program <br />LCJ/dg <br />Enclosures <br />