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Texas is Best when Texans are Healthy
Healthier Texas is a nonprofit empowering Texans to lead healthier lives by building healthier communities through connection, education, and action.
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Healthier Texas, formerly It's Time Texas, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering Texans to lead healthier lives by building healthier communities through connection, education, and action. 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!
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!
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.
Healthier Texas Summit
The Healthier Texas Summit is an annual event, where thought leaders and health champions, gather to connect, share innovative ideas, and cultivate cross-sector relationships essential for building a healthier Texas.
Free Fitness Classes
Healthier Texas offers free fitness classes to all Texans and all fitness levels! Formats include Zumba, yoga, MixxedFit and more. Classes are available in English and Spanish.
Community Challenge
The Community Challenge is a free, eight-week competition that unites Texans to build a healthier Texas! For all Texans. For all health levels. Thanks to the more than 13,000 participants, representing more than 300 Texas communities, who made the 2025 Community Challenge the best yet!
Health + Healing Hubs
At Healthier Texas, we understand that staying healthy isn’t always easy. That is why we have partnered with local community leaders, faith based organizations, and Texas Health Resources to bring services and support right to where you live, work, and worship.
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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Stay Connected
We use social media to share resources, tools, and information to help you, your family, and your friends live healthy lives. It’s also a great way to join and connect with a growing network of Texans committed to making living healthy easier in our great state!
