Res 66-2026 Resolution appointing Samuel Jones Local Rabie Control Authority 07/21/2026 Resolution No. 66-2026
Resolution appointing Samuel Jones of the Animal Services Division
of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District to act as the
Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas
WHEREAS, the Rabies Control Act (Chapter 826, as April 02, 2015) was
established as a minimum statewide program to control and eradicate rabies in the State
of Texas, to be administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services, with
cooperation of the governing bodies of the counties and incorporated municipalities within
the State; and,
WHEREAS, the Act requires that the governing bodies of the counties and
incorporated municipalities appoint a Local Rabies Control Authority to assume the
responsibilities of administering the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City staff deems it appropriate that Samuel Jones be appointed
as Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Samuel Jones of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is hereby
appointed as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of July, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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