HHS in the News features news stories and articles about the positive impact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides Texans through its programs and services.

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today celebrated the grand opening of a new $305 million replacement hospital at Austin State Hospital.

May is Healthy Vision Month, offering an opportunity to educate Texans about ways to maintain healthy vision.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Brenham State Supported Living Center (SSLC) with activities for residents and their families.

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is launching a multimedia campaign to increase awareness of its Foster Grandparent Program. The campaign, which kicks off on May 13, will ...

Medicaid is a healthcare program for low-income people. If you care for a child already getting Medicaid, you might be able to get Medicaid for yourself. To get Medicaid, you must be a related ...

It’s normal to not feel okay all the time. We all feel stressed, lonely and sad sometimes—it’s a part of being human. But the last couple of years have been especially rough. Many people have found ...

The .gov means it’s official. State and federal government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. The site is secure. The ...

The Regulatory Services Division protects the health and safety of Texans receiving long-term care, child care, acute health care and behavioral health services. We’re seeking investigators, nurses, ...

Some forms cannot be viewed in a web browser and must be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop system. Click here for instructions on opening this form. Form 3691-A is completed by ...

Substance use and misuse affect people from all backgrounds and age groups. A substance use disorder occurs when there is recurrent use of a substance that affects a person's daily life. Substance use ...

The .gov means it’s official. State and federal government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. The site is secure. The ...