- Fiscal Size-Up.
What is Health and Human Services Policy?
Health and Human Services is the second-largest function of Texas state government in terms of general revenue appropriations.
Spending is driven primarily by caseloads for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and child protective
services. Other significant programs include inpatient and outpatient mental health services, services for individuals with
intellectual disabilities, and programs to protect and improve public health.
Executive Departments
- Department of Family and Protective Services: Protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities
from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families,
and communities.
- Department of State Health Services: To improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans
through good stewardship of public resources and a focus on core
public health functions.
- Health and Human Services Commission: To improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans
with good stewardship of public resources.
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Health and Human Services Policy in Texas
