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Supporting Texas Home Medical Equipment Providers through Advocacy, Community, and Education

TexMEP Receives Governor's Proclamation Recognizing Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week!

Thanks to a collaborative effort between TexMEP, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), and the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, Governor Greg Abbott has officially proclaimed November 8-14, 2026, as Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week in Texas!

This recognition is a huge step forward in bringing greater awareness to the important role our industry plays in the lives of Texans every single day.

We were excited to receive the official proclamation at our TexMEP 5th Annual Conference & Expo in Austin last month! Ron Lucey, Executive Director of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities, joined us to present the proclamation on behalf of the Governor's Office, making this recognition even more special for TexMEP and our members.

This recognition is especially meaningful as we celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month and National Family Caregivers Month throughout November. Together, these observances remind us just how important home-based care is to our healthcare system and the essential role we play as HME providers in making that care possible.

The proclamation states:

As Texans, we are bound together by values of service, perseverance, and compassion. This includes providing patient-centered care at home for individuals of all ages and abilities. Home medical providers play a vital role in helping preserve independence and dignity for patients and their loved ones. A lifeline not only for those recovering from illness or injury, home medical providers also support individuals living with disabilities as well as children with complex medical needs who rely on medical technology and supplies to manage chronic conditions and fully participate in their families and communities.
Home medical equipment and services providers are an essential component of Texas' healthcare delivery system. Through home-based clinical services, equipment delivery and maintenance, patient and caregiver education, and ongoing technical support, these professionals help ensure continuity of care and support Texans in remaining safely in their homes.
Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week honors the accredited companies and dedicated professionals across Texas who provide not just essential medical equipment but also the services, education, and compassionate support that empower individuals to manage complex and chronic health conditions at home.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott joins me in encouraging all Texans to observe Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week with appropriate programs and activities.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and caused the Seal of the State of Texas to be affixed at the City of Austin this the 26th day of October, 2026.
Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas

Our industry is about so much more than equipment and supplies. It's about helping patients recover at home surrounded by loved ones, supporting children with complex medical needs so they can remain with their families, and giving individuals with disabilities the support they need to live independently.

Behind every piece of equipment is a team of dedicated professionals making that possible!

Whether you're delivering equipment, providing respiratory care, coordinating services, helping patients navigate insurance requirements, or manufacturing and distributing the products they depend on, YOU make a difference!

We're also pleased to see this recognition getting national attention and bringing greater awareness to the important work Texas HME providers do every day! AAHomecare, HME News, and HomeCare Magazine have all helped share this exciting news with our industry.

Let's Celebrate Our Industry!

Throughout November 8-14, we encourage our members to share this exciting recognition with your employees, patients, referral sources, community partners, and elected officials.

Share the proclamation, recognize your team, and take a moment to celebrate the difference you make in the lives of Texans every day!

Canva templates are available for use here:

Template 1: Our People Make a Difference (Insert photo of your staff!)
Template 2: HME Makes Homecare Possible (Ready to use!)
Template 3: HME Helps Families Stay... (Ready to use!)

A special thank you to Victoria Peterson, TexMEP Board President; Mark Gowen, TexMEP Treasurer/Secretary; AAHomecare; and the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities for making this recognition possible.

We know our industry continues to face challenges, but moments like this remind us why we do what we do and why our advocacy efforts matter!

To all our TexMEP members, Happy Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week!

Thank you for everything you do for the patients and communities you serve. This week is for you!

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