"Red Ribbon Week is a powerful reminder that prevention starts with education, awareness and community support,” said Trina K. Ita, deputy executive commissioner of HHSC Behavioral Health Services.

The Health and Human Services Commission distributes SNAP in Texas, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is being affected by the federal government shutdown, funds the program. The ...

HHSC Encourages Healthy Activities During Inaugural Unplug Texas Day AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Unplug Texas Day by encouraging Texans to disconnect from ...

Texas became the latest state to enact a host of public health measures driven by the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda with new laws taking aim at additives and sugary foods.

SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.