04/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2026 11:04
News Release
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Stephanie Muth
HHS Executive Commissioner
April 29, 2026
Emily Hummel, 512-424-6951
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC is making $99 million in federal funding available to rural hospitals. As part of the Rural Texas Strong (PDF) plan, the grant opportunity will help health care providers recruit and retain workers.