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To protect and promote the health of the people of this state. In keeping with this mission, each program or activity conducted by the Department will strive to obtain the most up-to-date information possible about public health conditions, to direct its human and financial resources toward the areas where improvements in public health are needed, and to make every effort to ensure that the people of Texas receive the vital information and services needed to maintain and improve the health of the public. |
The Texas Department of State Health
Services (DSHS) leads the coordination of the TSCC. In addition to this
administrative role, the following branches at DSHS are involved in TSCC activities:
(You can click on each of the branch names to learn more
of their role with TSCC.)
The EIETB is a branch of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. The mission of the EIETB is to use the principles of epidemiology and toxicology to understand and prevent adverse human health conditions and exposures, identify human populations at risk, and promote actions to protect and promote the health of the people of Texas.
The SALG is a group of the Division for Regulatory Services. The mission of the SALG is to protect consumers of oysters, clams, mussels and scallops and crab meat from disease or other health hazards transmissible by these products produced in or imported into Texas. It is also to protect recreational fishers from disease or contaminants found in fish and other aquatic species caught in Texas' lakes, rivers, bays or nearshore State waters.
The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is a branch of the Division of Regulatory Services. The mission of the Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is to provide current and accurate information about hazardous chemicals and their health effects and by ensuring that the regulated community complies with the requirements of the applicable laws and regulations.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John Villanacci, TSCC Chair, at (512) 458-7269 or email john.villanacci@dshs.state.tx.us,
or
Debbie Potter at (512) 458-7269 or email debbie.potter@dshs.state.tx.us
Last updated on 01/07/2009