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Purpose

Who we are

A Department of Travis County that serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court

What we do

Address community needs through internal and external investments and services

What we strive to accomplish

Maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County

  • Protect vulnerable populations
  • Invest in social and economic well-being
  • Promote healthy living: physical, behavioral, and environmental
  • Build a shared understanding of our community

Values

We value helping people.

  • We provide accessible, person-centered services with respect and care.
  • We work to empower people through our service to them, always honoring the strengths and differences of the individuals and families of Travis County.

We value the accountability and integrity of our staff.

  • We value the diversity of our staff and the experience each of us brings to TCHHS.
  • We honor our collective service to the public, including the careful stewardship of public funds.
  • We value the quality services we provide to the community in a spirit of shared responsibility.

We value cooperation and collaboration in the community at large and within TCHHS.

  • We are interdependent and connected.
  • We treat one another with respect and value effective communication and teamwork.
  • We honor our partners in the community and engage with them to more efficiently and effectively serve our clients.

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Pilar Sanchez,
County Executive

HHS Divisions

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TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.