The mission of the Tuberculosis Elimination Division is to prevent and eliminate tuberculosis among the people of Texas. The mission will be accomplished by coordinating the efforts of health departments, health care providers, and communities to develop, implement, and assure compliance with effective tuberculosis strategies, standards, and policies.

The Regional Tuberculosis Branch services 38 of 49 counties in the North Texas Region by active involvement in disease prevention and elimination functions including:​

• Education
• Disease Investigation
• Testing and Treatment
• Outbreak Response