Department of State Health Services

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1100 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is dedicated to promoting public health and ensuring the safety of Texas residents through various programs and services. They provide resources related to vital statistics, disease control, emergency preparedness, and health education, addressing both infectious and chronic diseases.

With facilities and labs spread across public health regions, DSHS focuses on community wellness initiatives, maternal and child health, and regulatory compliance to safeguard consumer health. The Department also actively engages in research and awareness campaigns regarding prevalent health issues, ensuring Texans are informed and prepared in times of crisis.

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Tanya C.
7/18/2016

Shout out to the Vital Stats office for saving my vacation!! I'm going on a cruise next month and the bf decided to procrastinate on getting a passport. He sent off his only certified birth...

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Ryan L.
7/24/2025

We waited over a month for a birth certificate. They read require a 20 to 25 business day to to find it and get it to you. On the 25th day, they finally realized that there was a hold on it and we...

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Macy A.
12/15/2023

I wasn't visiting to get a long form birth certificate (for travel/passport) and I was not even in there for 20 mins. There were 2 security gentlemen by the door and as soon as I walked in, they...

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Cricket G.
9/7/2022

What a shit show. I flew in from California and only to see this mess at Vital Stats. Overly crowded. I don't know what's going on in Texas but this was very bizarre to see this many people at a...

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Shannon B.
6/20/2013

This review concerns the soul-sucking experience of using the in-person services of the Texas Vital Statistics office here at the Texas Dept. of State Health Services (aka DSHS). No offense to the...

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