Mission Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources. Vision Making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Experienced HHSC employees deliver benefits and services, including:

• Medicaid for families and children
• Long-term care for people who are older or who have disabilities
• SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance for families
• Behavioral health services
• Services to help keep people who are older or who have disabilities in their homes and communities
• Services for women and other people with special health needs

The agency also oversees regulatory functions including:

• Licensing and credentialing long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living
• Licensing child care providers
• Managing the day-to-day operations of state supported living centers and state hospitals

https://hhs.texas.gov/