Texas Highlights Support for Domestic Violence Survivors During October
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting services available to survivors of family and domestic violence during October, recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The statewide effort draws attention to free, confidential assistance available to adults and children, including residents of Eagle Pass and Maverick County seeking safety, shelter and support.
“Every survivor deserves safety, support and the reassurance that they do not have to face family or domestic violence alone,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “HHSC is here to help and is committed to connecting them with the resources, support and safe spaces they need to heal and move forward.”
Through its Family Violence Program, HHSC supports a statewide network of trauma-informed family violence centers. Nine nonresidential centers and 89 shelters offer services that include counseling, financial assistance and housing resources.
According to HHSC, the program provided free, confidential services to more than 65,900 adults and children during fiscal year 2025.
The agency’s Family Violence Program Resources webpage provides information about finding help, filing criminal charges, obtaining a protective order and terminating a residential lease following family violence.
HHSC also provides a notice titled “Your Rights as a Survivor of Family Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Harassment or Terroristic Threat.”
The document outlines survivors’ rights and identifies options for support, shelter and protection.
The resources give survivors and those helping them a starting point for understanding available assistance and taking steps toward safety.
Residents can find information through the HHSC Family Violence Program Resources webpage.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence, or concerned about someone who may be, can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, call 800-787-3224 for TTY services or text “START” to 88788. Information is also available at thehotline.org.
Anyone in immediate danger should call 911.
