The initiative brings together schools, organizations, agencies, workplaces, libraries, faith-based organizations, and community partners to promote simple, practical, and sustainable healthy habits.
Healthy Texan Week supports statewide wellness efforts by:
- Promoting healthy eating and active living;
- Increasing awareness of nutrition education and wellness resources;
- Supporting family and community engagement; and
- Providing accessible tools and materials that encourage healthy lifestyle habits.
The initiative is designed to help Texans explore realistic ways to support their overall health and well-being while creating opportunities for communities across Texas to participate in wellness-focused activities and outreach.
Community Participation
Healthy Texan Week is built around statewide collaboration and community engagement. Organizations across Texas are encouraged to participate by hosting or promoting activities that align with the initiative’s wellness goals.
Participating organizations may include:
- Schools and school districts
- Community centers
- Libraries
- Health organizations
- Local agencies
- Faith-based organizations
- Nonprofits
- Worksites and employers
- Community partners
Activities may include:
- Nutrition education events
- Wellness fairs
- Physical activity challenges
- Hydration activities
- Healthy recipe demonstrations
- Family engagement activities
- Educational outreach and resource sharing
The initiative is designed to be flexible so organizations of all sizes can participate in ways that best serve their communities.
Focus Areas
Healthy Texan Week promotes wellness topics that support healthier lifestyles, including:
- Nutrition education
- Physical activity
- Hydration
- Family and community wellness
- Healthy habit building
Resources and Support
Healthy Texan Week provides organizations and communities with educational and promotional resources that may include:
- Host guides
- Printable materials
- Educational handouts
- Activity ideas
- Promotional materials
- Digital resources and videos
- Wellness and nutrition education tools
These resources are intended to help support local wellness activities and community engagement efforts throughout Texas.
Long-Term Vision
Healthy Texan Week supports ongoing efforts to encourage healthier communities across Texas through education, engagement, and access to wellness resources.
By combining statewide awareness efforts with local community participation, the initiative helps Texans explore practical ways to support healthier lifestyles and overall well-being.
Thank You
Thank you to the organizations, schools, agencies, community partners, and Texans who participated in Healthy Texan Week and helped support healthier communities across Texas!