Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman is chief information officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Kauffman has more ...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC broke ground on the construction of a new hospital to replace the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls. Learn more.

White Cane Awareness Day on Oct. 15 is an opportunity to learn more about community resources available to people with vision loss and celebrate their achievements.

The written emergency preparedness and response plan must address, at a minimum, eight core functions: You can find detailed requirements for these providers in the Texas Administrative Code: Type A ...

Newborn Screening Awareness Month in September is an opportunity to spotlight the importance of early testing.

The Texas No Wrong Door system coordinates access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) offered by state and local organizations. This empowers people and caregivers to make informed decisions ...

Evacuations are not always to a shelter located outside of a facility. An evacuation can also be to an "area of refuge" within the facility. This internal evacuation is often called "shelter-in-place" ...

Warning systems disseminate timely forecasts of disasters and ensure that people take appropriate protective actions. Ensure that your disaster plan considers the following topics. Consider questions ...

If you have questions about your Lone Star Card, call the Lone Star Help Desk at 800-777-7328. The Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system uses the Lone Star Card to provide access to ...

The Texas Human Trafficking Resource Center connects Health and Human Services staff, health care providers, stakeholders and those who have experienced human trafficking to resources needed to locate ...

HHS offers cash assistance to Texans going through tough times. The Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program offers cash to help pay bills, buy food, and help see your family ...

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