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09/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/28/2026 10:56

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $51 Million in First Round of Rural Texas Strong Awards

News Release

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Stephanie Muth

HHS Executive Commissioner

September 28, 2026

Emily Hummel, 512-424-6951

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott announced the first round of Rural Texas Strong grant awards, providing $51 million in federal funding through HHSC to eligible rural hospital districts and authorities.

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