Art. 1269l-2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANTS FOR HOUSING  

The Texas State Department of Health is hereby authorized, upon the request of the governing body of any political subdivision or the authorized agency of any group of political subdivisions: (a) to arrange planning assistance (including surveys, community renewal plans, technical services, and other planning work) and to arrange for the making of a study or report upon any planning problem of any such political subdivision or political subdivisions submitted to the State Department of Health, provided, however, that the employees of the State Department of Health shall not themselves make such surveys, studies, or reports; (b) to agree with such governing body or the agency of such governing bodies as to the amount, if any, to be paid to the State Department of Health for such service; and (c) to apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or other sources in connection with any such assistance, study, or report, and to contract with respect thereto. The regular functions of the Texas State Department of Health may be utilized in this program, provided that any additional employees shall be paid from sources other than General Revenue Funds of the State.