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 A ‘Politically Motivated Cover-Up’: Why the State’s Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midterms

Advocates and lawmakers warn the state health agency's decision to delay releasing the annual report will further harm women—and make it harder to enact necessary laws in 2027.

by Mary Tuma

Keep Reading

Texas Is Trying to Punish Its Way Out of a Prison Overdose Crisis

by Michelle Pitcher

What the Data Says About Electricity Shutoffs During Sweltering Texas Summers

by Mezabahnur Masum

Texas Maternal Mortality Committee’s Next Report Will Skip Post-‘Roe’ Deaths. Lawmakers Suspect Political Influence.

by Mary Tuma

Hubbard Middle School food service staff members Sherry Scott and Anita Patel serve lunch to a family in the school's parking lot in Tyler, Texas on Monday, March 16, 2020. While schools are shut down because of the coronavirus, Tyler Independent School District Food Services is providing free curbside meals at designated school campuses from March 16-20. to all Tyler ISD students. (Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP) Mar 16, 2020

10 Ways to Help Your Fellow Texans Endure the Coronavirus Pandemic

Give to your local food bank, donate blood, or support an emergency housing fund.

by Texas Observer

bexar county jail Mar 16, 2020

Some Texas Officials Want to Divert People from Jail Amid Coronavirus Scare

Fearing spread of coronavirus, some sheriffs are calling on police to stop arresting and jailing people on low-level charges—a step reformers have been pushing for years.

by Michael Barajas

Feb 25, 2020

ACLU Sues East Texas Towns Over ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ Ordinances

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two abortion access groups that were named “criminal organizations” by the local ordinances.

by Sophie Novack

inidividual with a headache Feb 21, 2020

Medicare Covered Her Medication for a Decade. Now, She Could be Spending Thousands Each Month For Migraine Relief.

A federal judge in Austin recently denied a patient’s appeal asking Medicare to cover the skyrocketing cost of her prescription.

by Sophie Novack

Carol Everett. Jan 29, 2020

Controversial Anti-Abortion Activist Wants a Guarantee Her New Group Will be Eligible for Title X Funding Next Year

The argument from Heidi Group founder Carol Everett has “no logical limit,” wrote government attorneys in a recent court filing.

by Sophie Novack

Bexar County jail. Jan 23, 2020

Jail Deaths in Bexar County Highlight ‘Callous’ Care in Custody

A string of in-custody deaths over the past year point to inadequate treatment for inmates with serious medical conditions.

by Michael Barajas

Jan 22, 2020

Trump Administration Approves Medicaid Funds for Texas While Excluding Planned Parenthood

Reproductive health advocates warn the decision provides a “dangerous roadmap” for other states to defund the health care provider.

by Sophie Novack

CHIP, baby, crying, doctor, texas Jan 22, 2020

In Texas, Thousands of Kids Lose Medicaid Coverage Each Month

Texas has the most uninsured kids in the nation. But state lawmakers have made it especially difficult for kids to stay on Medicaid.

by Sophie Novack

In Ozona, people who need basic preventative services or prenatal check-ups typically need to make a 170-mile round trip drive to San Angelo. Jan 17, 2020

We Asked You About Health Care in Rural Texas. Here are Your Stories.

Much has been written about medical deserts, but these are the experiences of people who call them home.

by Sunny Sone

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