Welcome to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Discover the public health services and resources we offer to promote the health of Texans.

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) strives to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Texans. Headquartered in Austin, we also have regional offices across the state.

Browse through the public health services we offer to health professionals, businesses and the general public to protect the health and safety of Texans.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been restructured to sharpen our focus on public health. Our job is to promote and protect the health of people, and the …

Our new program provider portal houses all relevant information for health care providers in one location. In the provider portal, you can learn how to enroll in DSHS programs, request …

Welcome to the Health and Wellness division of Texas DSHS. Explore the variety of programs we offer to improve the health and wellbeing of Texans.

For more than 60 years, the residency program has trained physicians specifically in Texas public health law, demography, and epidemiology programs. Graduates of the program have greatly …

The Vital Statistics Section (VSS) maintains vital records for the state of Texas, including, birth and death certificates, marriage applications, and divorce records.

Home EMS and Trauma Systems EMS Certification and Licensure Live Online Certification-Licensee Search Verification

We publish annual reports on the work we do to serve the public health needs of Texans in Region 8.