Texas is Best
when Texans are Healthy

Healthier Texas is a statewide non-profit organization working to reduce the risk of preventable diseases while improving health outcomes for Texans.

Together we will build healthier communities—Together we thrive!

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Join Healthier Texas

Healthier Texas, formerly It's Time Texas, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to reduce the risk of preventable diseases while improving health outcomes for Texans. Together we will build healthier communities—Together we thrive. Whether you’re looking to make a healthy change in your life or connect with others working to improve the health of their communities, we’re here to support you.

By joining our mailing list, you’ll get:

  • Expert health tips and meal-planning advice, including a free grocery and meal planing sheet
  • Exclusive free tools and resources
  • Updates on community programs and events

We’re here to support you on your health journey—stay tuned for more!

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Our Services

Healthier Texas is a nonprofit committed to addressing health needs across the state of Texas. We’re working to reduce the risk of preventable diseases while improving health outcomes for Texans. Together we will build healthier communities—Together we thrive!
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    Free Health Coaching

    Free, health coaching assistance is just a call, text, or video chat away. Available in English and Spanish, our certified health coaches provide personalized, one-on-one support OR virtual and in-person group support to help you set and achieve health goals, establish and maintain healthier habits, and prevent and manage chronic conditions. Health Coaching Services offered by Healthier Texas in Tarrant, Bexar, and the Rio Grande Valley are funded in part through the generous support of H-E-B.

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    Free Fitness & Nutrition Classes

    Healthier Texas offers free fitness and nutrition classes to all Texans and all fitness levels! Formats include Zumba, yoga, MixxedFit and more. Classes are available in English and Spanish.

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    Free Webinars

    Healthier Texas works to build healthier lives and healthier communities across Texas through interactive programming and educational materials, including free webinars. Learn more and register for upcoming webinars and view the recordings from previously recorded webinars by clicking the button below.

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    Community Challenge

    The Community Challenge unites Texans from across the state to build a healthier Texas. This free eight-week competition challenges Texans to develop simple healthy habits like eating healthy, exercising, and staying hydrated because our everyday choices shape our health and our future. The 2025 Community Challenge runs from January 13th through March 9th.

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    School Health Improvement Plans

    At Healthier Texas, we aim to create a shared value around health and support school districts as they work to enact strategies focused on improving the health and wellness of their educators, staff, students, and families.

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    Health Education Resources

    Healthier Texas works to build healthier lives and healthier communities across Texas through interactive programming and educational materials. We encourage you to utilize our health education materials as a resource and as personal support throughout your health journey.

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    Healthier Texas Summit

    Join us for the Healthier Texas Summit, where leading voices in public health convene to address community challenges and opportunities for change. Connect, share ideas, and build relationships essential for a healthier Texas. Earn continuing education credits for CHES, CHW noncertified, and K-12 Educators. Don’t miss this transformative event shaping the future of public health in Texas and beyond.

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    School Health Advisory Councils

    Every school district is required to have a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Healthier Texas provides online workshops and best practices to help create, enhance and provide on-going support to SHACs throughout Texas.

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    • The Community Challenge

      The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge is back and stronger than ever for 2022! For eight weeks, Texans come together as individuals, employers, communities, and schools to engage in a friendly health competition. Learn more and sign up today!
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    • Free Telehealth Coaching

      As a mission-driven organization, we’re committed to making health coaching available to any Texan ready to make healthy change. There’s no cost and no pressure to commit. So give us a call and see for yourself the difference it can make in your life.
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    • Virtual Fitness Classes

      We're proud to offer free, virtual group exercise classes in Spanish and English.
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    • Collaborative Innovations for Community Health

      Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® grant, It’s Time Texas awarded eight sub-grants totaling $300,000 to community-based organizations who are able to mobilize and rapidly deploy resources where they are needed most within four designated areas of Texas.
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    • SHAC Support

      The SHAC-in-Action: Partnering for Healthy Kids project helps initiate, enhance, and support SHACs throughout the state of Texas! Access tools and resources to put your SHAC in actions!
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    • The Healthier Texas Summit

      A premier population health conference, the Healthier Texas Summit offers informative sessions and interactive workshops, with education credits available for numerous professions.
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    • Community Lab

      It’s Time Texas’ Community Lab is an innovative, web-based forum providing FREE, interactive training and support to CHCs & SHACS throughout Texas. Each month, Community Lab members will have the opportunity to make social connections with peers, learn best practices from experts in the field, and receive peer-to peer feedback on their collaborative’s work.
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    • Regional Workshop Series

      A collaboration between It’s Time Texas, SNAP-Ed, and regional constituents, the It’s Time Texas Regional Workshop Series aims to empower local health champions with the skills, knowledge, resources, and connections to improve health within their schools, workplaces, and communities.
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      Transforming Lives with Telehealth Coaching

      "Your follow ups have been key in keeping me on track. Because of your Telehealth Coaching, I have been able to stay off of medicine. I thank you so much. You are a real blessing to come into this time of my life."
      - Thomas Y.
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      "It's Time Texas and its free Telehealth Coaching program has been great for me! Natalie, my Telehealth Coach, has been so kind, supportive and helpful. We meet 1-3 times a month to celelbrate 'wins' and 'not wins' and to discuss short-term health goals. It helps to have someone in your corner to provide support and accountability."

      - Rachel P. | Harlin ISD
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      "Having a call each week helps keep the ball rolling. Its amazing that this service is free!"
      - Shirley B.
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      "You are my biggest cheer leader, probably my only cheer leader. You have no idea how much I appreciate you and the impact you have on my life."
      - Koretta T.
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      "I'm so glad my doctor referred me to these phone calls. They are very helpful. I've had diabetes for 10 years and I'm learning so much now with these calls...I like that you listen and give me ideas on what to eat. The way you talk to us, I feel like I can be open to you and not feel bad about it. It is a positive thing all around."
      - Paula C.
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