Texas Public Health Association (TPHA)

The Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) is a non-profit, state-wide association of public health professionals dedicated to public health in Texas. TPHA was organized in 1923 and is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

The purpose for which the organization was formed is to promulgate for public health workers, courses of instruction, and the advancement of knowledge for sanitary improvements, public health nursing, hygiene control and prevention of communicable diseases.

Vision:
A safe and healthy Texas

Mission:
Improving the health and safety of Texas through leadership, education, training, collaboration, mentoring and advocacy.