Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For 'Rural Texas Strong' Projects

~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott revealed that Texas is set to receive a record-breaking investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over the course of five years. This funding will be used to improve rural health care throughout the state.

According to Governor Abbott, this investment will have a significant impact on the lives of rural Texans. The funds will be used to strengthen rural hospitals, expand access to critical mental and physical health care, and implement wellness and nutrition initiatives aimed at reducing chronic diseases. The governor expressed his gratitude towards President Trump, Secretary Kennedy, and Administrator Oz for their efforts in improving rural health care for not only Texans but all Americans.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) notified the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that it has been selected to receive funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program. This program is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has allocated $50 billion over five years to help transform rural health care. Texas will receive $281 million each year for five years, making it the state with the highest amount of funding in this program.

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Texas submitted its application, titled "Rural Texas Strong: Supporting Health and Wellness," to CMS in early November. HHS Executive Commissioner Cecile Young expressed her gratitude towards the federal government for investing in increasing access to preventive and lifesaving care for those living in rural communities across the state. She also highlighted that thanks to input from various stakeholders in rural healthcare, Texas now has an opportunity for innovative and tailored solutions that will benefit current and future generations.

HHSC plans to use a competitive process to allocate funds for various initiatives such as grants aimed at reducing chronic diseases through prevention, wellness, and nutrition services; investing in consumer-facing technology to engage with patients on improving their health; deploying artificial intelligence and telehealth services; recruiting and retaining rural healthcare workers through career development programs; improving cybersecurity defenses; and upgrading equipment in rural hospitals and clinics.

In the spring, local governments, rural hospitals, federally qualified health centers, behavioral health providers, and other qualified applicants will be eligible to apply for funding. More information will be available on the HHSC Grants webpage. For further details on how HHSC is supporting rural hospitals, visit their website. This historic investment in rural health care is a significant step towards improving the overall well-being of Texans and ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.

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