Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) provides services to all Tarrant County,Texas residents aimed at promoting, achieving and maintaining a healthy standard of living. Services include environmental, laboratory and disease control, as well as health screenings, education and community engagement throughout the life course. With a budget of $62 million, a staff of approximately 400 professionals in 18 permanent locations and additional outreach sites, TCPH serves a client base as diverse as the county's population. The department is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board. TCPH services truly touch everyone, every day, everywhere.
For questions, call 817-248-6299
MAIN BUILDING
1101 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
SOUTHEAST PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
536 W. Randol Mill
Arlington, TX 76011
LAKE WORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
3800 Adam Grubb Rd.
Lake Worth, TX 76135
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
6551 Granbury Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76133
BAGSBY-WILLIAMS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
3212 Miller Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
WATAUGA PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
6601 Watauga Rd.
Watauga, TX 76148
Immunizations Appointment Line: 817-248-6299
WIC Appointment Line: 871-321-5400
Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.