Reports and Presentations

The Texas Cares report for fiscal year 2023 is submitted in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 65.204, which requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to submit an annual report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and standing committees of the Legislature with primary jurisdiction over the program.

The HHSC presentation to the House Human Services Committee is regarding Mandatory Managed Care Contracting.

This presentation provides updates on HHSC’s implementation of 87(R) HB 18.

The Texas Cares program was created to improve accessibility to prescription drugs for Texans who are unable to access medication through insurance or other health care coverage. 

The Interoperability for Texas: Powering Health 2022 report provides an in-depth overview of interoperability enhancements within the Texas Health and Human Services agencies. 

The Texas Cares program was created to improve accessibility to prescription drugs for Texans who are unable to access medication through insurance or other health care coverage.

This presentation gives a brief implementation update on House Bill 18, which establishes the Texas Cares program.

MHFA is an evidence-based curriculum used to teach individuals how to help someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Health and Safety Code, Section 1001.205(b) requires HHSC to report data on the number of persons trained in MHFA and a detailed accounting of expenditures.