Health Director Reappointed to TDLR’s Registered Sanitarian Advisory Committee

Steven Kotsatos, City of Mission Health Director, has been reappointed to serve as the presiding officer of the Registered Sanitarian Advisory Committee of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Mr. Kotsatos will serve on this committee until February 1, 2029.

Kotsatos expressed his enthusiasm about the recent news, stating, “I am honored to accept this important leadership board appointment position with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and excited about the opportunity to contribute to environmental public health and the Professional Registered Sanitarian profession in the State of Texas.”

This council provides technical knowledge and industry expertise to TDLR about the Registered Sanitarian program, which registers and regulates sanitarians in Texas. Registered sanitarians are public health professionals qualified by specific education, specialized training, and field experience to protect the public’s health, safety, and general welfare from adverse environmental determinants.

City Manager Mike Perez stated, “We are proud of Steven Kotsatos for his continued dedication to public health. His reappointment as the presiding officer of the Registered Sanitarian Advisory Committee is a testament to his expertise and commitment to our community’s well-being.”

Mr. Kotsatos joined the City of Mission in March 2023, bringing over 20 years of government experience. His background includes 11 years in environmental health services at both the municipal and state levels.