The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.
Aidan Johnstone
Aidan Johnstone is an Austin-based reporting fellow. Born and raised in Plantation, Florida, he's a senior at Northwestern University, majoring in journalism and political science. He worked for CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, covering international affairs, and CNN International's First Move, covering international business. His business policy reporting on Capitol Hill was featured in Tech Policy Press and United Press International. He also contributed to several ProPublica investigations, primarily related to the FDA's oversight of drug manufacturers and medical technology. In his free time, he enjoys reading, solving crosswords and attending live music events.
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Texans born without traditional sex traits worry new law will force them to choose a gender they don’t identify with
Intersex Texans fear House Bill 229, which defines gender based on the reproductive system, could increase surgeries on intersex children and create challenges to obtaining sex changes on government documents.
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Higher Education
Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Here’s what that means.
Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.
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AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.
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State Government
Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
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Environment
An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.
Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
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LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks
After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.