Texas Invests $50B in Rural Healthcare As Part Of Transformation Program
Texas Governor's Office
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a roundtable with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders to discuss the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program and the Make Texas Healthy Again package, which aims to improve health decision-making and services in rural regions. They highlighted recent legislative successes in addressing gaps in maternity, childcare, and mental health services, and emphasized the need for ongoing investment in both mental and physical healthcare. With over 6 million Texans living in rural areas, Abbott reaffirmed the state’s commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and enhancing healthcare accessibility. The discussions coincided with the allocation of $50 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill to bolster rural health support nationwide, indicating a significant federal investment in this area.
