Learn about DADS
About the agency
Learn about the agency, including the
mission, vision and goals.
Budget
Documents related
to the department's budget and the budgeting process.
Contact DADS
Contact information
for the agency, including the area agencies on aging, local authorities and local offices. Also includes helpful numbers.
Executive team
Information about the agency's executive team and how to contact them. Includes the agency organizational chart.
Employment
Fact sheets and FAQs
Department fact sheets and frequently asked questions.
Federal funding sources
References to the DADS federal funding sources from the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance.
Improving access to services
This site contains information and resources about the Aging and Disability Resource Centers and the Community Roundtables, including reports, sample forms and tools created by community partners. It also includes information about the progress DADS' partners are making toward improving access to services.
Legislative presentations
This site includes selected presentations made by DADS employees.
Map of service areas
Includes the location
of DADS local offices and state schools, as well as the area agencies on aging
and the local authorities. (PDF format)
Pressroom
Resources for members
of the media, including department press releases.
Publications and videos
Links
to online information available from the department. This includes
brochures and posters, handbooks and forms, legislative reports, planning documents,
studies, and videos.
Report abuse
DADS has identified the Office of Consumer Rights and Services as its centralized source for the receipt of complaints by consumers, family members and the general public, as well as concerns and questions regarding the facilities/agencies regulated by DADS, the local authorities and DADS services, programs or staff. Click here to contact Consumer Rights and Services or call 1-800-458-9858
Texas Aging and Disability Services
Council
This body studies and makes recommendations regarding the
management and operation of the department.
Learn how you can get involved with projects that benefit DADS consumers.
- State Long-term Care Ombudsman
- Surrogate Decision-making Program
- Texas Benefits Counseling Program
- Volunteer and Community Engagement
Updated: March 26, 2013