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Press Releases

HHSC Releases Data Showing $121.8 Million in Health Care Costs for Persons Not Lawfully Present

HHSC data shows that in Nov. 2024, Texas hospitals incurred $121.8 million in health care costs for persons not lawfully present in the U.S.

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $6 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Hospitals

Gov. Greg Abbott announced HHSC is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.

HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Kidney Health Month

HHSC is highlighting resources for kidney disease patients and encouraging people to consider joining the organ donor registry as part of National Kidney Month in March.

Media Advisories

HHSC to Host Groundbreaking for $452 Million Construction Project at North Texas State Hospital – Wichita Falls

HHSC is hosting a groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the replacement hospital at the North Texas State Hospital – Wichita Falls campus.

HHSC to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for $573 Million Construction Project at Terrell State Hospital

Texas HHSC is hosting a groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction of the replacement hospital for Terrell State Hospital.

HHSC to Host Community Information Session on $120 Million Rio Grande State Center Expansion Project

HHSC invites the public to attend an information session to learn more about the $120 million expansion project at the Rio Grande State Center.