Find information about underserved areas. These can be Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/Ps).
Texas Primary Care Office (TPCO)
We work with health care providers and communities to improve access to care for the underserved.
About TPCO
Texas Primary Care Office (TPCO) works with health care providers and communities to improve access to care for the underserved by recruiting and retaining providers to practice in federally designated shortage areas, and working with our stakeholder partners to expand new and existing Safety Net Sites. Funding for programs is provided by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the State of Texas. As part of our Cooperative Agreement with HRSA, we submitted our most recent Statewide Needs Assessment during our current project period.
What We Do
Education & Outreach
Identify Shortage Areas
Programs & Resources
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Texas Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Learn how International Medical Graduates under a J-1 Visa can remain in the U.S. if they work in an underserved community.
Student Loan Repayment Programs
View a list of student loan repayment programs for health professionals who agree to work in underserved areas.
Get in Touch
Mailing Address
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Primary Care Office
PO Box 149347, Mail Code 1898
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States
Hours
Additional contact information:
Shortage Area Designations
512-776-2179
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) & Student Loan Repayment Programs
512-776-2127
Mailing Address
Texas Department of State Health Services
Cash Receipts Branch, MC 2003, J-1 Applications
1100 West 49th Street
Austin , TX 78756
United States
Physical address for Conrad 30 applications only.
Mailing Address
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Primary Care Office
1100 W. 49th St, Mail Code 1898
Austin, TX 78756
United States
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