We help connect eligible Texans with food, health care, safety, & disaster services. Pick a language and then pick option 2. o Calling 2-1-1.
HHSC oversees the Texas health and human services system, which includes:
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
There are several ways to apply for benefits:
• Go to www.YourTexasBenefits.com.
• Call toll-free 2-1-1 (or 1-877-541-7905). Staff can help you Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• If you need to visit an office, you can find one near you by either:
o Going to YourTexasBenefits.com. Click on “Find an office” at the top of the page. Pick a language and then pick option 1. If you have a complaint about your benefits case, you can call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905. If you still need help, contact us by either:
• Going to the Office of the Ombudsman’s website http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ombudsman/
• Or calling the Office of the Ombudsman at 1-877-787-8999 (toll-free).
01/06/2026
Kick off the New Year with some new WIC recipes! 👩🍳 Shake up your lunchtime routine and try our apple grilled cheese sandwich and avocado chicken pesto wrap recipes.
🔗 Get the apple grilled cheese sandwich recipe at
bit.ly/wic-grilled-cheese
🔗 Get the avocado chicken pesto wrap recipe at
bit.ly/wic-pesto-wrap
01/05/2026
HHSC is excited to welcome back Stephanie Muth to the agency as Executive Commissioner.
Commissioner Muth has more than two decades of state government experience. She previously served as commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and held several executive-level positions at HHSC.
Learn more: bit.ly/3YUDcWh
01/04/2026
Start the year by committing to healthy aging. Texercise can help you incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviors into your everyday routine.
To learn more, visit: texercise.com
01/03/2026
Texans can help raise awareness about human trafficking and support survivors by purchasing the specialty license plate.
Learn more, visit: bit.ly/47qOrYu
01/02/2026
Find ways to include more walking into your busy schedule. For tips on how to fit a quick walk into your day, visit: goodfoodgoodmove.org
01/01/2026
Join us and be a part of a team that values teamwork and compassionate care. We're hiring Licensed Vocational Nurse II to provide hope and healing through innovative and individualized care. If you're ready to grow professionally while positively impacting lives, apply now! https://bit.ly/4slZ8Hf
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 1...
01/01/2026
May your new year be filled with good health and joyful moments! 🎉
12/30/2025
Ready to provide exceptional care in a unique setting? Texas Health and Specialty Care Systems is looking for a Physician III (P/T) On - Call, Hourly. Join our dedicated team and make a difference. Apply today! https://bit.ly/3YCnvDf
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 1...
12/30/2025
HHSC will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state.
Learn more: bit.ly/3N6hkEG
12/29/2025
Did you know low vision is vision loss that can't be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lens or surgery?
The HHSC Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) program provides blindness prevention education and resources.
For more information about BEST, visit: hhs.texas.gov/BEST
12/28/2025
Find your ideal child care solution. Check out our Search Texas Child Care tool to find state-regulated child care in your area, based on your child’s needs. The more you know, the better they’ll grow!
Start your search today at txchildcaresearch.org.
12/27/2025
Looking for a fun and tasty activity to enjoy with your kiddos? 😋 Dive into the world of pasta exploration! Watch your little ones’ eyes light up as they learn to use their senses to explore the textures, shapes, colors and smells of various pasta and sauces.
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In September 2016, Texas began transforming how it delivers health and human services to qualified Texans, with a goal of making the Health and Human Services System more efficient and effective. Sept. 1, 2017, marked another major milestone in this transformation.
The new accountable, restructured system:
Makes it easier for people to find out about the services or benefits for which they may qualify.
Better integrates programs by removing bureaucratic silos and grouping similar programs and services together.
Creates clear lines of accountability within the organization.
Includes well-defined and objective performance metrics for all organizational areas.
Texas Health and Human Services now consists of 2 agencies: the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Experienced HHSC employees deliver benefits and services, including:
Medicaid for families and children
Long-term care for people who are older or who have disabilities
SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance for families
Behavioral health services
Services to help keep people who are older or who have disabilities in their homes and communities
Services for women and other people with special health needs
The agency also oversees regulatory functions including:
Licensing and credentialing long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living
Licensing child care providers
Managing the day-to-day operations of state supported living centers and state hospitals
Learn more at hhs.texas.gov.
Follow @TexasHHSC on Twitter (twitter.com/TexasHHSC).
