The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is prioritizing local control of the Rural Health Transformation Program funds, which are intended to support rural hospitals, while also addressing issues such as low reimbursements,

HHSC Encourages Healthy Activities During Inaugural Unplug Texas Day AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Unplug Texas Day by encouraging Texans to disconnect from their electronic devices and take part in healthy activities with family and friends.

Texas officials have formally adopted new rules to implement a law significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program. About two months after the Department of Public Safety (DPS) posted the proposed rules—after which point a 30-day public comment period was completed—the regulations were finalized and published in the Texas Register on Friday.

As a way to observe Unplug Texas Day, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has shared ways Texans can participate by unplugging in various ways from their devices.

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Women ages 40 to 74 should get a mammogram once every two years, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.