DHR Health has been authorized by the Texas Legislature to receive $16.7 million to continue preparing the Rio Grande Valley for COVID-19 and any future public health emergencies, according to Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen.“Senate Bill 8 by Sen. Jane Nelson, which uses $13.3 billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act spearheaded by President Joe Biden and approved by the United States Congress last year, includes $16.7 million for upgrading existing laboratory facilities associated with DHR Health in Hidalgo County and new laboratory infrastructure in Starr County,” he said.Senate Bill 8 received final approval by the Texas Legislature ...