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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million in Federal Funding to ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’ - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
Texas HHSC (Google News) · April 23, 2026
In plain language
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission are providing $60 million in federal funds to help rural hospital districts across the state. This money will be used to create or grow local programs focused on wellness, nutrition, and preventing health problems. The goal of this initiative is to improve the overall health and well-being of people living in rural Texas communities.
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Key takeaways
- Texas is distributing $60 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts.
- The funds will support the development of community-based wellness and nutrition programs.
- A primary goal of the initiative is to improve prevention-focused healthcare in rural areas.
- Health programs will be managed at the local level by rural hospital districts.
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million in Federal Funding to ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’ Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
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