Texas Republicans Take A New Hard Line Against IVF
The Texas GOP's new party platform includes a call to ban IVF and commercial surrogacy in the state
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Texas Officials Issue Blame Game For Screwworm
While Trump officials are blaming the Biden administration for the screwworm cases in Texas, many Democrats are linking the outbreak to DOGE cuts
The Impact Of SNAP Cuts In Texas
With HR 1, Congress has forced some of the biggest cuts to SNAP in the program’s history. And the impacts are just starting to be felt in Texas, which has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the nation.
Who Owns Your OB/GYN?
Through layers of loopholes, private equity has exerted a hidden reach into Texas women’s healthcare
Outsourced To Kids: Childhood Language Brokering in Texas
Texas is home to 14 percent of the total population designated as "Limited English Proficiency.” That often leaves children interpreting complex or emotionally charged information.
Health Care Remains A Major Concern For Texans
At least in the early part of 2026, enrollment in the ACA marketplace in Texas held steady, with even a slight uptick. But those numbers may be deceiving.
What To Know About Abortion In Texas Now
Texas’ blanket ban has not eliminated access to abortion—just displaced it. Care has been forced out of state and into a statutory gray area. One thing remains consistent across these statutes: seeking abortion care is not illegal.