In a new report, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission recommends that the state’s health and human services system undergo a massive overhaul. Here are five takeaways from the report.
Becca Aaronson
Becca Aaronson was the first product manager at the Tribune, where she worked from 2010 to 2018. As product manager, Becca managed the Tribune's website redesign, coordinates cross-departmental projects and conducted user research to improve reader experience. She previously worked on the Tribune's data visuals team as a developer and project manager, contributing to several award-winning investigative projects. She covered health care from 2012 to 2014, making waves with her coverage of women's health and the Wendy Davis abortion filibuster.
She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural theory from Scripps College in Claremont, Calif.
Posted in
The Politics of Prevention
Interactive Map: Texas’ Remaining Abortion Clinics
After a ruling by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, there will be just eight abortion clinics authorized to perform the procedure in Texas. Here’s an interactive map that shows where the clinics used to be — and where they are now.
Posted inPolitics
A Timeline of Texas Governor’s Race Debates
Take a look back at the highlights from the last three decades of Texas gubernatorial debates.
Posted in
Bypassed by the Miracle
Local Debt Explorer
Texas counties, cities and school districts have more than $100 billion in debt that’s backed by a pledge of local property taxes. Use our Local Debt Explorer to find out how much tax-supported debt is held in your community.
Posted in
Politics
Meet Lawyers on Both Sides of Perry Indictment
Rick Perry, facing charges related to his threat to veto funding for the state’s public integrity unit, has assembled his legal defense dream team. Here’s a look at the strengths of both his attorneys and the prosecutor investigating him.
Posted in
Health care
Federal Audit: Texas Responsible for Misspent Medicaid Dollars
Texas is “ultimately responsible” for millions of misspent Medicaid dollars, according to a new federal audit, because a state agency failed to properly oversee the contractor.
Posted inHealth care
News App: The Texas Hospitals Explorer
Our new Hospitals Explorer helps you learn more about the quality of care available at 377 Texas hospitals that reported Medicare data. See how hospitals in your area compare with one another and with state and national standards.
Posted inState Government
Texas Governor’s Race: Analyzing the Money
The candidates for Texas governor have been raising millions for their campaigns since last summer. The Tribune identified their top donors, famous givers and other noteworthy contributions.
Posted inState Government
For Candidates, War Chests Tell Different Stories
Top-of-the-ticket candidates have taken different political paths over the years, as their fundraising balances demonstrate.
Posted inHealth care
Series: The Politics of Prevention
Check out The Politics of Prevention, our yearlong series investigating the impact of state policies on Texas women’s access to public health programs. Find the rest of our women’s health coverage here.
