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Texas Helps Families Select Quality Child Care
As the school year begins, HHS is encouraging parents and guardians who are looking for child care to research their options and choose a state-regulated provider.
Public Comment Open on Social Services Block Grant Report
Do you have feedback on the Intended Use Report for federal Title XX funds, also known as the Social Services Block Grant? Submit your comments by Aug. 26.
New Hospital Unit Staffed with Veterans
Terrell State Hospital recently unveiled a 20-bed specialized care unit for Texas veterans, a first of its kind in the state. Many of the 51 workers on staff are veterans themselves — a strategic hiring.
Texas Awarded Grant to Help Prevent SNAP Fraud
Texas Health and Human Services was recently awarded $336,994 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent and reduce fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Upcoming Events
August 20, 2019
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Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Workgroup - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am — Austin
August 22, 2019
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Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council - This meeting will be webcast10:00 am — Austin
August 27, 2019
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Proposed Nursing Facility Interim Rates and Settlement Payment Rates for State Veterans Homes - This meeting will be webcast8:30 am — Austin
August 29, 2019
- 2:15 pm — Austin
Reports & Presentations
- Texas Value-Based Payment and Quality Improvement Advisory Committee Recommendations to the 86th Texas Legislature
- Emergency Restraint Report FY 2017
- Long Term Care Regulatory Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
- Quarterly Immediate Jeopardy Summary Report January 2019 - March 2019
- Permanency Planning and Family-based Alternatives