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Texas Health and Human Services
Providing Texans with health and social services.
Latest Headlines
Texas Launches ‘Dose of Reality’ Campaign
The Office of the Attorney General and the Texas Health and Human Services system have partnered to launch “Dose of Reality,” a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing prescription opioid misuse in Texas.
Texas Issues February SNAP Food Benefits Early
Texas announced today it is providing February food benefits early to thousands of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. The early benefits will give recipients an extended period of time to manage their resources, given the ongoing federal government shutdown and uncertainty about future federal program funding.
DSHS Rolls Out TxEVER System for Vital Events
The vital records registration system that documents Texans’ biggest life moments, including births, deaths and marriages, recently got a major upgrade.
Creative Arts Contest Spotlights Mental Health
The 2019 Children’s and Adults’ Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest is open for entries and this year, applicants can submit their work online.
Upcoming Events
January 22, 2019
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Texas Autism Council - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am - Austin
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Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am - Austin
January 23, 2019
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Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services - This meeting will be webcast9:00 am - Austin