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Module 1: We Touch Lives
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Texas Health and Human ServicesHHS structure diagram with DADS, DSHS, DFPS, DARS, and HHSC

In 2003, the Texas Legislature mandated an unprecedented transformation of the state's health and human services system to create an integrated, effective and accessible health and human services enterprise that protects public health and brings high-quality services and support to Texans in need. The transformation blended 12 agencies into five to create a system that is client-centered, efficient in its use of public resources, and focused on results and accountability. Preview the five agencies now; you’ll learn more about each agency in the next lesson.
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