The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is proud to announce the release of the Texas Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, a statewide strategy to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public-health threat. This new plan outlines a coordinated approach to reduce new infections by 90 percent and reduce hepatitis-related deaths by 65 percent. Guided by a vision of a hepatitis-free Texas, the plan focuses on prevention, testing, treatment, and education.

TIAP-PLUS is one of the services offered through the Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP). If you are HIV positive, living in Texas, and uninsured, TIAP-PLUS can help you pay for your health insurance premiums, medication copayments, and medication deductibles.

In 2024, the total number of reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis declined 9 percent from 2023, down for a third consecutive year. However, there were still more than 2.2 million reported STDs in 2024. When compared to a decade ago, overall number of cases increased by 13 percent higher, and congenital syphilis seen a significant increase of nearly 200 percent.