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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) funding, public-health contracting and workforce intelligence, including newborn screening, emergency preparedness and medical staffing, specialized public-health services, and the FFY2027 Conrad 30 J-1 physician visa-waiver program for eligible shortage-area employers. Atlas distinguishes cash grants and service procurements from non-cash physician recruitment benefits and preserves DSHS-specific eligibility, licensing, HPSA/MUA, deadline and application-control requirements.

Atlas IndexFunding Organization Intelligence
Latest verification: 2026-09-19
Verified records6
Active opportunities6
Top opportunity score95/100
States represented1

GeographyTexas

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Active Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 3, 2026

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas FFY2027 Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program — Physician Recruitment & Retention

Texas DSHS is accepting FFY2027 Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver applications during the September 1–15, 2026 priority window. Texas may recommend up to 30 international medical graduates for waivers tied to at least three years of full-time service at an eligible HPSA or MUA practice site; applications received after September 15 may be considered for remaining slots on a first-come, first-served basis.

FundingNon-cash physician workforce benefit: Texas may recommend up to 30 international medical graduates for Conrad 30 J-1 visa waivers in FFY2027. No cash grant, equipment award, or guaranteed recommendation is provided; the application fee is $3,000.
DeadlinePriority application window: September 1–15, 2026. Applications received after September 15 may be considered for any remaining slots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Required next actionImmediately confirm the physician’s full Texas medical license or proof of application, J-1 eligibility and specialty; validate the proposed HPSA/MUA or qualifying automatic-facility designation; obtain advance DSHS verification for any population-HPSA site; finalize the required three-year, 40-hours-per-week employment contract; submit the PDF application packet and $3,000 fee during the September 1–15 priority window whenever possible; and treat post-September 15 submissions as contingent on slots remaining.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
1441 days leftVerified September 2, 2026

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas DSHS Newborn Screening Program Benefits Contractors — HHS0014639

Opportunity Overview Long-horizon Texas newborn-screening provider enrollment. The Texas Department of State Health Services is accepting applications under HHS0014639 for contractors that can provide benefits and follow-up services to eligible clients with heritable congenital disorders detected through the Texas Newborn Screening Program. Services Covered The official Texas HHS opportunity summary identifies services including dietary supplements, […]

FundingOpen-enrollment provider contract; Texas HHS does not publish a single fixed award ceiling or guaranteed contract value on the public opportunity page.
DeadlineAugust 31, 2030 at 5:00 PM CDT
Required next actionConfirm the organization fits the entity/physician, laboratory, pharmacy or low-protein-food provider pathway in the current HHS0014639 package; review the Open Enrollment document and required assurances; complete the applicable provider form; verify licensing, business and program requirements; and submit a complete application before August 31, 2030 at 5:00 PM CDT.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
56 days leftVerified 2026-09-19

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas DSHS Medical Staffing for Declared Emergency/Disaster Events — HHS0014039

Texas DSHS is accepting medical staffing companies through Open Enrollment HHS0014039 to supply credentialed health and allied-health professionals for statewide disaster response, State Missions, training and exercises. Applications are due November 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST; DSHS intends to establish several statewide contracts but guarantees no deployment volume or compensation.

FundingOpen-enrollment emergency medical staffing contract; no fixed award ceiling or guaranteed contract value. DSHS may establish several statewide contracts and issue funded purchase orders for activated State Missions or Events, including deployments tied to federal or State disaster declarations, subject to appropriations and available funds.
DeadlineNovember 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an established medical staffing company with at least three years of relevant experience; verify Texas business authorization, Active franchise-tax status, EIN, non-debarment, vendor-performance standing, credentialing procedures, required insurance, and deployable licensed/certified personnel with at least two years of specialty experience. Under Addendum 1, provide three positive references for similar contracts within the two years immediately preceding submission and use the amended Section 13 application destination. Recheck the official HHS page for later addenda immediately before filing.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 87/100
1076 days leftVerified September 16, 2026

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas DSHS Emergency Preparedness Pharmacy Services Open Enrollment — HHS0014137

Opportunity Overview Statewide emergency-pharmacy contracting pathway. The Texas Department of State Health Services is accepting applications under HHS0014137 for outpatient prescription drug services that can be activated during disasters or other events affecting displaced Texas or Louisiana residents staying in medical shelters, general-population shelters or other temporary residences in Texas. Service Model The official Texas […]

FundingOpen-enrollment emergency pharmacy services contract; Texas HHS does not publish a single fixed award ceiling or guaranteed contract value on the public opportunity page.
DeadlineAugust 31, 2029 at 5:00 PM CDT
Required next actionVerify at least five years of relevant pharmacy experience, current pharmacy permits/licenses/certifications, one-hour emergency activation acknowledgment and 24/7 contact readiness, delivery capability, insurance and all Texas/federal pre-award compliance checks before applying under HHS0014137.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100
72 days leftVerified September 3, 2026

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas DSHS Newborn Screening Interns and Residents in Training Open Enrollment — HHS0011852

Texas DSHS is accepting applications from Texas university medical schools that provide genetic internships under Open Enrollment HHS0011852. The current enrollment closes December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST; the public HHS opportunity page does not publish a fixed contract value or guaranteed award amount.

FundingOpen-enrollment contract; the public Texas HHS opportunity page does not publish a fixed award ceiling, guaranteed contract value, or guaranteed volume.
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is a Texas university medical school providing genetic internships; retrieve the current HHS0011852 Open Enrollment and exhibits; verify all institutional, program and contracting requirements; complete the required application package; and submit before December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 48/100
Verified September 13, 2026

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Texas DSHS CORES Responder Management System and EMResource — HHS0017688

Texas DSHS and HHSC are procuring renewal, maintenance, hosting and support for the proprietary CORES Responder Management System and EMResource environment under IFB HHS0017688. Responses are due September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time.

FundingVendor procurement; no fixed applicant award ceiling identified in the public solicitation information reviewed.
DeadlineSeptember 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time
Required next actionSearch HHS0017688 in the official Texas SmartBuy ESBD and HHS Online Bid Room, verify the live IFB and addenda, and pursue only if the respondent is legitimately qualified to supply and support the specified proprietary Juvare environment.