Abbott OKs Ousting Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed off on a budget provision that will oust Planned Parenthood from a state cancer screening program for low-income women. Full Story
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5th Circuit Won't Halt New Texas Abortion Restrictions
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a request from Texas abortion providers to temporarily put on hold a ruling that could leave Texas with nine abortion facilities. Full Story
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Ag Commissioner Rolls Back Ban on Deep Fryers, Soda Machines
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Thursday restored the option for public schools to serve certain fried foods and soda by lifting a decade-old statewide ban on deep fryers and soda machines. Full Story
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Livestream: Health Care and the 84th Legislature
We're livestreaming our discussion on health care and the 84th Legislature with state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin; state Rep. Susan King, R-Abilene; and state Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville. Full Story
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If Health Subsidies Struck Down, Next Steps for Texas Unclear
The U.S. Supreme Court could rule this week on a case that will decide the fate of tax subsidies for health insurance plans bought on the federal marketplace. If the subsidies are struck down, what happens next in Texas remains murky. Full Story
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After SCOTUS Decision, Abortion Sonogram Foes Consider Options
Attorneys who represented Texas doctors in a lawsuit against the state’s 2011 abortion sonogram law are considering their legal options following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Monday decision not to revive a similar North Carolina law. Full Story
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Catch Up on Health Care Issues From this Session
During the 84th legislative session, Texas lawmakers contemplated a consolidation of the state's health agencies and reforming end-of-life care. Learn about these issues and more with our Texas Legislative Guide. Full Story
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Abortion Providers Seek to Halt Appeals Court Decision
Texas abortion providers on Wednesday filed a motion asking a federal appeals court to halt its ruling that upheld a state law requiring nearly all Texas facilities that perform the procedure to meet hospital-like standards. Full Story
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See the Decline in Texas Abortion Clinics
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Texas' strict abortion regulations on Tuesday. See how the number of licensed abortion facilities in Texas has fallen since those rules took effect. Full Story
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Appeals Court Upholds Texas' Abortion Restrictions
In a blow to the state's abortion providers, federal appeals judges on Tuesday upheld a state law requiring nearly all Texas facilities that perform the procedure to meet hospital-like standards. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: CPRIT Sets Record With Grant
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: CPRIT awards largest-ever preventive grant, a leadership shakeup at HHSC and an interview with Indranil Bardhan of the University of Texas at Dallas. Full Story
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In a More Conservative Legislature, Few Anti-Abortion Bills Passed
Two years after passing some of the strictest abortion regulations in the country, Republican lawmakers are leaving their 2015 session having passed just one piece of anti-abortion legislation. Full Story
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Health Budget Kicks Can Down Road, Experts Say
On balance, health care for the neediest Texans didn't fare well this session. Departing lawmakers leave behind a Medicaid budget that most experts agree is too low, and they predict it will spawn a hole in the state budget that will have to be filled later. Full Story
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Contracting Measure Goes to Abbott; Another Made It Into Budget
Lawmakers sent a bill aimed at beefing up contracting oversight to Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday, while another died but will still largely be implemented through a budget rider. Full Story
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Abbott Signals He'll Sign Cannabis Oil Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott is signaling that he will sign into law a bill allowing epilepsy patients to use medicinal oils containing a therapeutic component found in marijuana. Full Story
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Teladoc Scores Early Victory in Clash With Medical Board
A hotly contested rule governing telemedicine in Texas won't immediately take effect, a federal court ruled late Friday. Full Story
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Restrictions on Minors Seeking Abortions Head to Abbott
Far-reaching restrictions on when and how minors seeking abortions in Texas without parental consent can seek help from the courts are headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Full Story
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After Day of Rules Warfare, Both Sides Claim Some Wins
A daylong parliamentary battle ensued Tuesday as the Texas House faced a crucial deadline to pass many major bills before they died. Democrats succeeded in killing an abortion bill, while Republicans managed to pass ethics reform legislation and a version of campus carry. Full Story
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Health Insurance Card Bill Clears Senate
House Bill 1514, which would add a special label to the health insurance cards of people purchasing health plans on the exchange created by the Affordable Care Act, passed the Texas Senate late Tuesday evening. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: A New Role for Paramedics
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Paramedics gain new role in diverting non-emergency care from the ER, the Mental Health Channel airs Texas-centered episodes and an interview with Christian R. Abee of the Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine. Full Story
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