Texas Publishes State-Mandated Anti-Choice "Propaganda" Booklet

Updated pamphlet still rife with medical errors, health advocates say

"...objections from the medical community and pro-choice advocates, the Texas Department of State Health Services this week finalized an..."

Dec. 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Obama Administration Extends Short-Term Medicaid Funds in Texas

Feds, state reach deal on 15-month extension to assist hospitals

"...The Obama administration has agreed to extend a short-term hospital Medicaid program that assists treating low-income, uninsured Texans, a..."

May 2, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate Bill 8) in 2017...."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

High-Powered Help for Hospital District

But can slick, GOP-friendly HillCo defend the public interest?

"...The fledgling Travis Co. Hospital District may not yet have a chief administrator, but..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...29, Dr. Robert Van Boven will appear before the Texas Supreme Court, in an appeal proceeding of his long-running..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...for the draconian legislation, writing that “the common-sense measures Texas has put in place elevate the standard of care..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas' Rickety Health Care System Heads for a Fiscal Cliff

As D.C. dollars dry up, millions of uninsured Texans see no signs of improvement

"...Everything's bigger in Texas – except for the system that's supposed to provide..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Will Texas Do Better?

As the 83rd Legislature slouches toward Austin, hope dances a two-step with apprehension

"...the arrival of the Legis­lat­ure with a mixture of Texas welcome and political trepidation, and the 83rd session, which..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...passed a resolution that supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"..."asylum" was stigmatized a long time ago. So the Texas State Lunatic Asylum, opened in 1861, changed its name..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...Belver, executive director of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board … the Sequel

Despite exoneration, Medical Board fails to clear doctor’s name

"...restriction" from his medical practice (effectively ending it), the Texas Medical Board finally accepted a Sept. 15 ruling from..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian omnibus law, House Bill 2...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...it all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...are in consensus: House Bill 2, the draconian multi-part Texas abortion law, is harmful to women...."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...pieces of state legislation. Budget riders tacked onto the Texas Department of State Health Services' appropriation in March 2005..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Targeting Planned Parenthood, State Hurts Texas Women

Small fraction of women in need will get services

"...in 2011 received more than $520,000 to serve Central Texas clients, is among the providers that has been completely..."

Jan. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

1997 Texas Legislature Press Bills

"...in the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act. HB2328: Allows hospital boards to hold closed meetings for financial planning. HB2906:..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column

Bill Would Mandate Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

NNOC says its legislation stronger than Howard's

"...for its legislation to mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in Texas hospitals, and took a swipe at Austin Rep. Donna..."

March 6, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...A day before the Texas Senate debated and ultimately passed House Bill 2, the..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...The late, great Texas comedian Bill Hicks once joked that, if anti-choice groups..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

"...When the Texas House convened last month to pass, on third reading..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...A federal lawsuit filed against the state of Texas this morning by reproductive rights advocates on behalf of..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Health Department Adds More Faulty Science to Pre-Abortion Booklet

Public comment period on revisions ends July 29

"...Leave it up to Texas officials to pump even more factual inaccuracies into already..."

July 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Activists Deliver Petitions Against Fetal Burial Rule

Public comment period on rule ends Monday, Oct. 31

"...petition signatures against a proposed rule that would force Texas women to bury or cremate their fetal tissue after..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Health Department Makes Fetal Tissue Rule Final

Anti-choice rule takes effect Dec. 19

"...35,000 comments, and major pushback from pro-choice advocates, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission finalized a new rule..."

Nov. 28, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Nurses Workload Fight Just Begun

"...weeks ago because, enjoying the support of both the Texas Hospital Association and Texas Nurses Association, we didn't foresee..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...as an aide to Laredo Sen. Judith Zaffirini, and Texas Hospital Association staffer Gregg Knaupe once worked for retired..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes

Testimony will end at midnight

"...or to find a way for doctors to receive hospital admitting privileges – could be offered on the floor..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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