• LHDs ensure community-based programs and services are available to all residents to allow them to reach their full health potential
    Take Your Shot Campaign in Deep East Texas
  • LHDs work hand in hand with local government to support sustainable development, accessible and safe neighborhood schools, and governmental transparency.
  • TACCHO Members LEAD the way for local public health actions through Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development.
  • TACCHO Members provide Leadership as the front line local public health professionals that collect, analyze and report on data that can impact the health of their community.
  • Local Health Departments in Texas activities during COVID-19 include educating, testing and vaccinations.
  • TACCHO Members provide Education through media events, press releases and community education to inform and educate on promoting health, preventing disease, and protection from threats to health. Infectious disease, chronic disease, well checks, food safety and environmental health are just a few of the issues covered by LPH every day in the community.
  • LHDs promote a healthier community.
  • TACCHO Members Advocate for local public health by working with their local community and local, state and national leaders to inform on the health of the community, as well as science-based, data-driven public health strategies that can improve the health of the population as a whole.
  • TACCHO Members Develop local public health by working together to identify and share best practices to prevent disease and promote the health of the community.
  • TACCHO Members provide the core public health functions of Assessment, Policy Development and Assurance. Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of the people and their communities. This is achieved by detecting, preventing and responding to diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • TACCHO Members routinely Assess by collecting, analyzing and reporting on various health data that provides a background on the health status of a community population. Health data reviewed includes disease, behavioral risk factors, social determinants of health, birth and death records and hospital data.
  • TACCHO Members conduct Policy Development by reviewing and infomring on the trends in health data of their community population, review proven strategies and employ appropriate public health actions that improve, reduce or control the factors that can make a positive or negative impact on population health.
  • TACCHO Members provide Assurance of local public health services by convening and collaborating with community partners to plan and provide personal health services and community programs that can provide a positive impact on the health of the community.
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TACCHO

The Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) is the premier member organization serving both Texas local public health officials and the departments which they lead in order to enhance local public health practice in Texas with the ultimate goal of improving the health of Texans and the communities in which they live.

TACCHO 2025 Annual Premier Public Health Conference

 The TACCHO Annual “Premier Public Health Conference” will be held on February 19-21, 2025 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center in College Station, Texas!

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TACCHO Says

TACCHO SAYS

TACCHO members educate local, state and federal policy makers on the work of local public health. Go to the Advocacy site for more information on statements and positions by TACCHO!

Thank a Public Health Professional! 

Please take time to thank a public health professional for their time and commitment promoting the health of the people, preventing against diseases to the body and protecting against threats to health, 24/7! Thank you to these TACCHO Public Health Heroes!

TACCHO urges everyone to stay safe by continuing good health practices and following the guidance from the Department of State Health Services!!

With flu and COVID-19 circulating this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. The Department of State Health Services recommends eligible Texans protect themselves and their families by getting a flu shot as soon as possible. It takes the body about two weeks to make flu antibodies after vaccine administration, so early vaccination is crucial.

For more information about influenza and how to protect against flu illness, visit dshs.texas.gov/influenza-flu. You can also contact your doctor, local health department or pharmacy to learn where you can get your flu shot or use the vaccine finder at Vaccines.gov to locate where flu shots are available.

For more information visit the website of the local health department serving your community. TACCHO Member LHDs are listed at the Member Organization site.

More information can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at this link.

Leading the Health of the Community

As advocates for the health and well-being of Texans, TACCHO members educate all interested stakeholders on local public health through research, data, and personal stories, helping our partners better understand what it means to live in Texas.

TACCHO members work with partners and stakeholders, using the LEAD priority structure to implement public health practice through:

  • Leadership—developing and leading action during emergency preparedness events
  • Education—informing and implementing best practices in infectious and communicable disease prevention and control
  • Advocacy—promoting sound public health policies to the Texas Legislature or US Congress
  • Development—building capacity of local health departments to serve the community
 

 

Awards and Recognition

TACCHO recognizes the efforts of our peers, and congratulates their success in the field of public health at the TACCHO annual public health conference. 
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Get involved

TACCHO members work directly with stakeholders to educate on local public health policy and practice. Other activities include emerging infectious disease, policy formation, intergovernmental relations, and member education.

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