Texas Notifiable Conditions 2023

Disease Reporting Forms

WHAT: Notifiable conditions in Texas. In addition to these conditions, any outbreaks, exotic diseases, and unusual group expressions of disease must be reported. All diseases shall be reported by name, age, sex, race/ethnicity, DOB, address, telephone number, disease, date of onset, method of diagnosis, and name, address, and telephone number of physician.

WHEN: The List indicates when to report each condition. Cases or suspected cases of illness considered to be public health emergencies, outbreaks, exotic diseases, and unusual group expressions of disease must be reported to the local health department or DSHS immediately. Other diseases for which there must be a quick public health response must be reported within one working day. All other conditions must be reported to the local health department or DSHS within one week. 

HOW: Most notifiable conditions, or other illnesses that may be of public health significance, should be reported directly to Chambers County Health Department or Department of State Health Services. See exceptions marked by * on the Texas Notifiable Conditions List.  Paper reporting forms can be obtained by by downloading the PDF form at the links above in the Reporting Forms area above.  As a last resort or in case of emergency, reports can be made by telephone to the state office at 888-963-7111. After hours this number will reach the physician/epidemiologist-on-call.

This section contains resources for schools and daycare workers to help prevent the spread of influenza, and other communicable diseases.  We urge you to stay informed, continue to promote good hygiene practices, and encourage students & staff members to stay home if they begin experiencing flu-like symptoms. 

• We urge all schools and daycare centers to participate in the voluntary flu reporting activity during the months of      October - May.  If you would like to participate please contact Sarah Johnston
• Communicable Disease Chart for Schools and Child Care Center

Reporting Forms

Non-Reporting Conditions

• Bed Bugs
• Fifth Disease
• Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
• Head Lice
• Rotavirus
• Scabies

Communicable Disease Reporting Forms

Initial Provider Disease Reporting EPI-2
This reporting form is to be used for most conditions as it is designed to track the collection of the information necessary to classify a case as confirmed, probable or dropped before it is entered into the notifiable conditions' database.

Confidential Disease Reporting EPI-1
This reporting form collects information for multiple cases on one piece of paper when that is appropriate. It is not appropriate for disease case reports from multiple reporters to be placed on the same sheet.