The latest wave of Rural Texas Strong awards from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) totals $87 million, according to an Oct. 29 press release from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office:
- Approximately $45.5 million went to 86 recipients under Initiative Six, earmarked for infrastructure and capital investments to improve patient care.
- Almost $5 million was allocated via Initiative Four to help recruit, train, and retain physicians.
- The remaining $36.8 million went to health care centers and hospitals under Initiative One to address health outcomes and chronic conditions and shore up struggling rural facilities.
Find a complete list of grant recipients from HHSC.
TMA wants to hear from physicians who received Rural Texas Strong grant money. Contact TMA health reporter Brian Davis.
Last Updated On
November 06, 2026
Originally Published On
November 06, 2026