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TuberculosisTuberculosis
(Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, TB, M. tuberculosis)
ICD-9 010-018; ICD-10 A15-A19
Related Topics: High Incidence Counties
TB Reporting
Call our toll-free number at
1-800-705-8868 to report a case of TB

Reporting Tuberculosis in Texas

Several Texas laws (Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapters 81 and 89 new window) require specific information regarding notifiable conditions be provided to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Health care providers, hospitals, laboratories, schools, and others are required to report patients who are suspected of having a notifiable condition (Texas Adminimistrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97 new window).

Report a case of tuberculosis disease within one working day and an occurance of latent tuberculosis infection within one week to the local health authority. You may also call 1-800-705-8868 to reach the nearest local health department or regional health service area.

Reporting Forms

  • TB-400A (PDF PDF, 17 KB):  For reporting of case demographics (November, 2003)
  • TB-400B (PDF PDF, 18 KB):  For reporting of case diagnosis and treatment (November, 2003)


Additional information is available on case definitions new window from the Centers for Disease Control  and Prevention new window (CDC) website.


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Last Updated: Friday, October 13, 2006

Texas Department of State Health Services - Infectious Disease Control Unit
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