WC CWF Health District Board Minutes - 06/05/2026 WICHITA FALLS-WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD MINUTES
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Keith Williamson, M.D., Chair Physician — City Appointment
Terri Farabee, RN Registered Nurse — City Appointment
Ray Forsythe Citizen At-Large — County Appointment
Morgen Gardner, DDS Dentist— County Appointment
BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENCE:
Melissa Plowman Restaurant Association -City Appointment
Rachel Reitan, DNP, FNP-c Citizen At-Large —City Appointment
Dr. Connor Chambers Veterinarian — City Appointment
OTHERS PRESENT:
Amy Fagan, M.P.A. Director of Health
Mark Beauchamp County Commissioner
Kinley Hegglund City Attorney
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Williamson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm after a quorum of members was
attained.
II. Approval of Minutes &Absences
Dr. Williamson called for a review and approval of the March 13, 2026 minutes.
Dr. Gardner made a motion to approve and Ray Forsythe seconded. Dr. Williamson asked if there
were any public comments. He heard none and requested a vote on the minutes. The minutes were
approved unanimously.
Dr. Williamson stated that Melissa Plowman and Rachel Reitan are excused from the meeting.
Dr. Chambers is excused and will not be here. He had an emergency surgery.
III. New Member & Reappointments
Amy stated that Dr. Morgen Gardner is being reappointed and would need to be sworn in.
Commissioner Beauchamp offered to swear her in.
She was sworn in and signed the Statement of Officer and Oath of Office.
IV. Mobile Food Vendors - Update
Dr. Williamson introduced Samantha Blair, Environmental Administrator.
Samantha showed a power point and talked about the updates, changes and concerns on the Mobile
Food Vendors regulation. On May 26, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2844 (HB 2844),
concerning the regulation of Mobile Food Vendors in Texas. The bill was signed into law by Gov.
Abbott on June 10, 2025. The effective date is July 1, 2026.
It restricts the ability of local jurisdictions to require retail permits of small-scale food businesses if the
business already holds a DSHS retail permit or holds a DSHS Food Manufacturer License.
HB 2844 creates a new Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 437B, devoted specifically to
the licensing and inspection of"mobile food vendors" (MFV's) in Texas.
It preempts local authority to prohibit or regulate MFV's in ways that conflict with HSC 437B.
The bill requires a MFV to obtain an annual license from DSHS for statewide operation. Local
jurisdictions will no longer be able to issue permits.
These terms and definitions replace "mobile food unit (MFU)."
Food Vending Vehicle (FVV) —A food vending vehicle is a self-enclosed food service establishment
(including catering trucks, trailers, and roadside vendors) or pushcart that operates to store,
prepare, display, serve, or sell food as a food service establishment, and is designed to be readily
movable. *A food vending vehicle is not a stand or a booth.
Mobile Food Vendor (MFV) —A mobile food vendor means anyone who dispenses food or
beverage from an FVV for immediate service or consumption.
The DSHS Mobile Food Vendors web page has been updated. The licensing portal was live as of
6-4-26. Guidance documents are posted. It has Mobile Food Vendor Changes, License Changes and
Mobile Food Vendors Classifications. Starting July 1, 2026.
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District and the City of Wichita Falls has currently
signed a non-binding letter of intent that we are in contract negotiations with the state.
Samantha stated that she has concerns about:
Training (should be available by the end of June)
Information distribution
IT/Technical
Contract amount is $26,801.
Dr. Gardner asked about the charge for a license. Samantha said the state will be charging more.
Type I — prepackaged, non TCS (Temperature Control for Safety) foods and low risk of harm
to the public. Application fee is $309.
Type II - food that requires limited handling and preparation. Application fee is $618.
Pre-licensing Inspection fee is $400.
Type III — complex preparation, cooking, holding, and service. Application fee is $876.
Pre-licensing Inspection fee is $500.
Amy requested a recommendation from the Board to move forward with the contract to take it before
Council. Dr. Williamson ask for a motion to endorse. Dr. Gardner made a motioned to endorse and
Ray Forsythe seconded. Dr. Williamson asked if there was discussion or comment from the public.
Ray asked about the inspection fee and application fee being done at the same time. Samantha said
it is a concern.
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Kinley Hegglund, the City Attorney, told Amy that it was not required to take a vote.
Amy verified the Board did not have any objection to move forward.
What is next:
We will need to update our ordinance to amend the MFU references and ensure that we are
not in conflict with the state.
We will take the contract to Council on June 16tn
Training as soon as possible and training videos.
Partial reimbursement for current permit holders.
V. FIFA World Cup Public Health Preparations
Dr. Williamson introduced Carl Bates, Public Health Preparedness Program Manager. Carl spoke
about the World Cup Soccer starting June 11th -July 19tn
The event will be played in three Nations: The United States, Mexico and Canada.
Eleven US cities are hosting the World Cup: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, LA, Miami,
NY/NJ, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Dallas (Irving) has the most matches played in the event (9). Dallas will be hosting two base camps:
Mansfield and FC Dallas.
FIFA and government agencies project between 1.2 and 6 million international visitors.
June 11 to— FanFest begins at the Texas Fairgrounds. Free to the Public.
FanFest will be open from June 11tn and close on July 19tn
FanFest in Dallas is the largest in the U.S. and is expected to see 30,000 fans/day.
June 11th— First game, played in Mexico
June 12th - First game, played in the U.S., LA
June 14th - First games played in Texas. Both Dallas and Houston will have games.
July 4tn - Houston's final game
July 14th - Dallas's final game (play-off)
July 19th - Final game played in East Rutherford, NJ
The possibility of having 1-6 million international visitors and an additional 5 million U.S. fans
attending games and FanFest, brings many public health threats, such as:
Heat-Related Illnesses
Communicable Diseases (Measles & Respiratory Infections)
Food and Water Safety
Healthcare and Emergency Strain
Emerging Pathogens & Travel Medicine
Our Local Health District's Epidemiologist and Preparedness Office has been attending meetings,
seminars, and workshops, preparing for World Cup 2026.
The Preparedness Office has developed a "World Cup Binder" which will go out to Clinics, ER's,
and Hospitals in Wichita County. The binder includes:
A cover letter
World Cup list of health conditions
Notifiable conditions
Federal, State, and Local contact information
On Call Numbers
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VI. Next Meeting Date
July, 10, 2026
VII. Adjourn
Dr. Williamson adjourned the meeting at 12:48.
Sign ture
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Keith Williamson, MD, Chair, Rachel Reitan, DNP, FNP-c, Vice-Chair,
Melissa Plowman, Secretary
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