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).
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.
▶️Watch the full video at bit.ly/wic-pasta
12/26/2025
Foster grandparent volunteers change lives one child at a time! Share your experience and compassion with your community by providing mentorship and support to a child.
Learn more and volunteer: bit.ly/3ZJM8wL
12/25/2025
Join a team that values your nursing skills and energy. Texas Health and Specialty Care Systems is hiring passionate Nurses. Contribute to our mission of providing quality care. Apply today! https://bit.ly/4jdKHB3
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...
12/24/2025
We wish you a happy and healthy holiday! ❄️💖 and .
12/23/2025
Passionate about helping others? We're hiring a Staff Physician to provide compassionate and innovative care for Texans in need. If you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, where personal and professional growth is valued, we welcome your application! 💙 https://bit.ly/49gzjzY
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...
12/23/2025
Is your baby sleeping as safely as possible? To learn how to get your baby ready to sleep safely, visit: tinyurl.com/SafeSleepGPT
12/22/2025
The County Indigent Health Care Program helps Texans get access to health care who don’t qualify for other state or federal health care programs.
Learn more about the program: bit.ly/3Cgvivj
12/21/2025
Stay engaged in your community by exploring new hobbies, volunteering and prioritizing lifelong learning.
Learn more at AgeWellLiveWell.org
12/20/2025
As parents of children with disabilities navigate life with their children, there are new lessons to be learned every day. One of the most important is that they are not alone and there are resources available to help.
To share resources with those you serve, visit: bit.ly/4pqNrNT
12/19/2025
This month HHSC hosted its seventh annual Holiday Wishes gift drive for children in foster care.
Staff sponsored more than 1,000 wish lists, donating more than 5,200 gifts. Many thanks to all 57 state agencies who participated to help ensure children in foster care feel valued and remembered during the holidays.
Special thanks to our partners Texas Governor's Commission for Women and Partnerships for Children.
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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).
