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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for December 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas HHSC will provide approximately $204 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of December as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demolition Complete, Construction Begins on New, State-of-the-Art Austin State Hospital
Construction crews have completed demolition of vacant buildings on the Austin State Hospital campus to make way for the construction of a 240-bed standalone replacement hospital.
Virtual Reality Eases Transition to Community Living
A new HHSC program will use virtual reality to help state supported living center residents transition to community care by familiarizing them with their future homes.
DSHS to Hold HIV-STD Conference Coinciding with World AIDS Day
The Texas Department of State Health Services is holding its 2020 Texas HIV-STD Conference from Dec. 1–3.
Upcoming Events
December 4, 2020
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Reports & Presentations
- Texas Hospital Uncompensated Care Report, 2020
- Report on Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Children 2020
- HB 4533 Spell of Illness Report
- Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2020
- Pilot Program for Providing Medical Transportation Services to Pregnant Women and New Mothers