February 16th, 2026
Interest List Slot Release #’s by HHSC These are only numbers for HCS & TxHmL. Accurate numbers for DBMD, CLASS, DCP and Star+Waiver will be released at a later date in communications to providers.
HCS: For the remainder of this fiscal year 105 slots (15/month) will be released. This means many LIDDAS will receive no slots while some may receive only 1 or 2 and some may receive 5 or 6.
The above slot release figure was based on current data for the number of people enrolled and receiving services at the end of fiscal year FY 2025, and projected average monthly costs in FY 2026, meaning that appropriations HHSC received for HCS are not sufficient to support slot releases above the number mentioned above.
Notes: a) The above number does not include the 284 HCS slots released in September 2025. b) Promoting Independence slots will continue to be released monthly to support individuals experiencing a crisis, transitioning from institutional settings, or at risk of institutionalization.
TxHmL: For the remainder of this fiscal year, 800 slots per month will be released for a total of 5,600 slots. Why such a high number? Because of the overall low TxHmL enrollment numbers.
At the beginning of the fiscal year, HHSC released 2,500 slots to LIDDAs. To date, only 42 having accepted and enrolled and close to 1,700 are in the pipeline meaning a host of different things (offer made, but family still considering; offer made, but the family has yet to respond; waiting on confirmation of eligibility, etc.). These 2,500 slots are not included in the 5,600 slots just released.
LIDDAS expressed significant concern, stating that processing of TxHmL slots is more complex than processing of HCS slots. Like LIDDAs, providers of TxHmL services also experience challenges with the TxHmL program, hence why many providers have terminated their contracts. In addition, if the provider of TxHmL does not get an individual in their contract area within 18 months, they lose their contract. HHSC may consider meeting with stakeholders to discuss these issues.