Texas Department of State Health Services. The state public health department of Texas. Together for a #HealthyTexasWelcome to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Discover the public health services and resources we offer to promote the health of Texans.

Core values

- **Improving Health Outcomes**: The plan includes strategies to improve health outcomes through public and population health strategies, such as immunization programs, reducing the burden of infectious diseases, and promoting health promotion and chronic disease prevention[3].
- **Enhancing Public Health Response**: It aims to optimize public health response to disasters, disease threats, and outbreaks, and strengthen laboratory capacity for timely testing[3].
- **Addressing Health Disparities**: The plan focuses on reducing maternal mortality, improving maternal and child health, and enhancing the capacity of communities to deliver health care services[3].
- **Data-Driven Decision Making**: It promotes the use of science and data to drive decision-making and best practices, which is crucial for effective public health interventions[3].