HHSC Launching Rural Hospital Officers Academy
The academy is designed for leaders responsible for the financial stability of rural hospitals or rural health care systems in Texas.
Foster Grandparent Program Recruits Volunteers
As part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for people 55 and older.
Southwestern Medical Center Celebrate Opening of New Psychiatric Hospital
Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved funding for the design and construction of the Texas Behavioral Health Center.
HHSC Encourages Texans to Choose Regulated Child Care Providers As Summer Begins
Regulated child care providers must meet minimum standards to ensure a safe environment for children, and staff must pass background checks.
HHSC Reminds Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans
Although the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, it still expects three to six hurricanes, including up to three major hurricanes Category 3 or higher.
HHSC Shares Nutrition and Wellness Resources
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week May 4-10 by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healthy living.
New SNAP Purchase Restrictions
The restrictions also apply to fruit, raisins and nuts that have been candied, crystalized, glazed or coated with chocolate, yogurt or caramel.
SNAP Benefits Face New Purchase Limits Beginning April 1
SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting April 1, 2026.
Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking is a crime that involves sexual exploitation or forced labor. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, sex or background.
Rural Health Care
HHSC oversees the Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program to support counties with a population of less than 250,000.
Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin.
Foster Grandparent Program Recruits Volunteers to Mentor Children
The Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting volunteers to mentor children as the program celebrates its 60th anniversary this summer.
HHSC Reminds Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season, which affects the Texas Gulf Coast, continues through Nov. 30.
Older Texans Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age.
Fired State Employees Breached the Personal data of 33,529 More Texans
So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.
More State Employees fired After Accessing Texans’ Private Information
Two more employees from the state Health and Human Services Commission have been fired for accessing the private information of Texans seeking public assistance in the state’s Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, the agency confirmed Monday.
State Employees Suspected of Stealing from Texans' Public Assistance Accounts
Seven state employees have been fired for improperly accessing — and in some cases, stealing money from — accounts of thousands of Texans who receive Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance.
HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
“Human trafficking offenders hide in plain sight,” said Joy Borjes, HHSC Family and Youth Services.
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals
Two types of grants have been issued to rural hospitals.
Healthy Texan Week
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is launching the inaugural Healthy Texan Week June 10-16.