To let the public know about a rulemaking action – such as new, amended or repealed rules – HHS publishes a notice in the Texas Register, a publication of the Texas Secretary of State. Interested ...

This office does not take reports of abuse or neglect. To report abuse or neglect, call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 800-252-5400. If you are age 18 or older and have a question or complaints about ...

The 2024 Delivery of Health and Human Services to Young Texans report outlines services for children under six years of age, a critical time of early development which impacts children’s long-term ...

The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) helps people who have a disability that interferes with their access to telephone networks purchase basic specialized assistive equipment ...

Healthcare facilities may be certified to participate in the federal Medicare program. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

Employment is a fundamental value and ambition in American culture, and people with disabilities want to be a part of their communities just as everyone does. Texas Health and Human Services is ...

Do you have a question about your Health and Human Services (HHS) benefits? If you are not satisfied after you have tried to speak directly to people involved in providing your services, or if you are ...

Caregivers provide important support for their loved ones, but there are times when they could use a helping hand. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) provide a variety of support services ...

Texas Health and Human Services licenses, certifies and surveys assisted living facilities for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Through these regulatory activities, HHS protects ...

Understand their current situation and reactions. Prevent additional stress. Promote the development of positive coping strategies. Provide emotional support. Connect them to other people, social ...

Medicaid is a government program that pays for healthcare for people with limited incomes. Some of these services are provided to people as they grow older. Medicaid pays for services that help people ...

Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion (PBHP) programs include promotion strategies that increase protective factors, are trauma informed, and align with best practices as outlined by the National ...