Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million In Federal Funding To ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’
23 Apr 2026
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts to create or improve community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs.
"Every community in Texas deserves to have a health system that works as hard as them," said Governor Abbott. "This funding will aid rural hospital districts to provide the critical services needed to keep Texans healthy and strong. Together, we will ensure that top-of-the-line health programs and preventive care are accessible to every corner of our state."
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