HHSC to Host Public Comment Session on Rural Health Transformation Program

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a public comment session on Monday, Oct. 13, to gather input on how new federal funding should be used to strengthen rural health care in Texas.

HHSC plans to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the program will allocate $50 billion to states over five years for rural health care initiatives.

Members of the public are invited to share feedback on how HHSC should prioritize the funding in its application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Rural health initiatives in Texas will focus on one or more of the following groups:

• Pregnant or recently postpartum women.
• People ages 19 and younger.
• Older adults.
• Individuals who are uninsured.

HHSC plans to submit the state application by Nov. 5, 2025. Awards will be announced by Dec. 31, 2025.

WHAT: Public meeting to gather oral comments on the Rural Health Transformation Program.

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Members of the media can attend the hearing virtually or in person at:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125
701 West 51st Street
Austin, TX

Reporters who plan to attend in person should RSVP: [email protected].

The public can register in advance to provide comments virtually.