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- News ArticleMarch 14, 2023
Proceeds from the plates will help pay for treatment services, shelter and support for youth survivors of human trafficking.
Topics: Health, Safety
- News ReleaseFebruary 14, 2023
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to monitor purchases on their Lone Star Card through the Your Texas Benefits mobile app.
Topics: Benefits, Safety, Food
- News ArticleJanuary 20, 2023
The license plate will raise awareness about human trafficking, support survivors, and remind Texans to report suspicious activity.
Topics: Safety
- News ArticleJanuary 2, 2023
Texans can help recognize, report and prevent human trafficking.
Topics: Safety
- News ArticleNovember 21, 2022
HHS and DFPS want to remind Texans about resources available for victims of domestic violence, persons using domestic violence, and family and friends who want to help.
Topics: Women, Safety, Health
- News ArticleOctober 10, 2022
Every October, organizations around the country promote National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse or sexual abuse by family members or intimate partners.
Topics: Health, Safety
- News ArticleJuly 25, 2022
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons aims to raise awareness of this serious global problem.
Topics: Health, Safety
- News ArticleJuly 5, 2022
HHSC received the 2022 Texas Emergency Management Agency of the Year Award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Topics: Health, Safety
- News ArticleJune 27, 2022
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1–Nov. 30, so now is a good time to assess how ready you are for a natural disaster.
Topics: Safety
- News ReleaseJanuary 12, 2022
Texas HHSC is encouraging health care practitioners and interested members of the public to take its new online human trafficking awareness and prevention training course.
Topics: Safety