DSHS will be sponsoring the Texas Public Health Association's Annual Education conference to be held May 19-21, 2026.The funds provided will be used…

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a contract to the Texas Public Health Association for sponsorship of the organization's Annual Education Conference scheduled for May 19-21, 2026. The award was executed on April 7, 2026. The sponsorship funds will support conference administration fees, continuing education services, conference products and supplies, educational materials, website setup and maintenance, and reduced registration fees for local health authorities.

This engagement fulfills DSHS's statutory obligation under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 121.008 to provide training to health authorities, directors of local health departments, and public health districts. The conference serves as the vehicle through which DSHS delivers this required training series to its designated target audiences. The contract is classified under multiple sponsorship categories, including academic sponsorship, corporate sponsorship, and government sponsorship, reflecting the educational and collaborative nature of the arrangement.