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Texas Kicks Off Construction of Replacement State Hospital in Terrell

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans.

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Hot Foods Extension, Additional Counties Eligible

SNAP recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits until Sept. 15, and SNAP recipients in seven additional counties may now purchase hot foods.

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $3.3 Million in Grants for Rural Hospital Maternal Care Operations

The grant provides qualifying hospitals a one-time payment of $35,000 to purchase neonatal equipment, supplies and training for emergency labor and delivery services.

Media Advisories

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.

HHSC to Host Information Session on Panhandle State Hospital Construction Project

The public is invited to attend an information session on June 13 to learn about construction plans for the new $159 million state hospital in Amarillo.