Shena Ureste
Chief Executive Officer, Texana
STABILITY. EMPATHY. INDEPENDENCE. HOPE.
That’s what we provide.
If you are struggling to navigate a disability or mental illness and to get the care needed, we will do everything we can to help you find a way forward. That’s our commitment to you.
We do this, so that you or someone you love can
The most important thing for the safety and success of you and your family is you. We see how hard you work, the trauma you survive, and the things you go without. We help you clear a path to the critical supports you need for your mental health, autism, or developmental disability.
WE’RE TEXANA!
Designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) and Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), Texana began as a key safety net for the uninsured in our community.
Texana Center’s mission is to deliver positive life changing services to children and adults with mental health issues, autism, and developmental disabilities.
To be recognized and supported as the leading resource for people with mental health issues, autism, and developmental disabilities.
Stephanie Torres was honored with a diploma for her hard work and dedication in the 12-month Vocational Apprenticeship Program at Texana Center.
Torres worked hands-on with professional job coaches and Texana Center instructors who worked closely with Torres to improve her resume writing, social skills, job…
Vocational Apprenticeship 2024 graduate, Julien Phillips is excited to start his new journey working as a cafeteria worker for an elementary school.
“They made me feel more confident in myself. I couldn’t ask for better instructors and job coaches,” Phillips said..
When Braiden was less than 2 years old, he was consistently delayed in reaching his developmental milestones. At his 2 year old checkup, his pediatrician did not seem concerned even though both mom and day care provider felt that his overall developmental skills were…
Lyle is one of the 34% of adults in the U.S. that has employment and purpose to his life. Lyle has been at Texana on and off for about 16 years. In addition to his intellectual disability; he was born with numerous physical anomalies; scoliosis, club feet and diseased kidney and more.
Robert Hurley has been employed as a mechanic at a local nursery since October 2013 and has overcome a number of challenges in his life. One of the things that appealed most to Robert about his job was the challenge of problem-solving and ultimately fixing…
Ivory Black has witnessed firsthand how Texana Center “Changes Lives” through her son, Brandon Black, who has been in Texana’s services for over 10 years. She admits that being a parent of a child with an intellectual disability has been challenging but is also very rewarding…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com Texana Center and Houston Humane Society Partner to Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com H-E-B Donates $5,000 During Grand Opening to Texana Café
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2025 Contact: Sudan Britton Communication/Grants Coordinator O:832-947-5634 C:346-762-0344 Sudan.Britton@texanacenter.com Clients from the Crisis Center Create Uplifting Artwork
