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DSHS reaches agreement on fiber optic requirement for youth camps

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reached an agreement with a group of youth camp .....

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May 7, 2026
DSHS statement on Texas residents who were on board the MV Hondius

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were .....

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Health Advisory: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is preparing for the annual Cyclospora outbreak .....

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March 27, 2026
Notice of public hearing on 2028-2029 biennium LAR

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GDC Email Updates

A listing of funding opportunity announcements, trainings, and other items of interest from the bi-monthly GDC Email Updates subscription email list.

Grant Writing 101

A listing of grantsmanship topics to help individuals obtain funding for their organizations.

Grant Education Resources

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Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can cause life-threatening illness to anyone who is not vaccinated. Measles can be prevented with the measles-mumps-rubella

Licensing of Certified Food Manager Training Programs

Accreditation and license training programs for candidates new to the food industry who may need training.

Radiation Control

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program's mission is to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Texas.

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