By Hanna Landa, Executive Editor Published Mar 10, 2025
Texas food banks and advocacy groups are pushing for legislative action to integrate nutrition-focused healthcare into Medicaid, allowing doctors to prescribe healthy food as part of treatment for chronic illnesses.
Texas is considering a shift in child welfare policy, moving from "reasonable efforts" to "active efforts" in family preservation. State Sen. Kevin Sparks introduced Senate Bill 620, which would extend standards from the Indian Child Welfare Act to all child welfare cases in the state.
An effort to abolish the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and redistribute its powers and responsibilities to the State Board of Education and the Comptroller’s office has garnered attention even though it's unlikely to pass.
By Shaylin Smith, Staff Writer Published Mar 10, 2025
ATexas lawmaker is addressing the critical need for maternal health care services with hopes to improve overall maternal health outcomes in rural and underserved areas.
By Colin Black, Staff Writer Published Mar 9, 2025
Texas aims to invest in the future of cryptocurrency with Senate Bill 21, which would allow the Texas Comptroller to acquire, sell and buy cryptocurrency to fight inflation.
Senate Bill 348 would grant unmarried minor mothers the ability to make decisions regarding postpartum medical care and contraception without parental consent.
By Ella Funke, Staff Writer Published Feb 17, 2025
About 2 percent of families with school-age children in Texas would receive $10,000 from the state to set up an education savings account under a plan approved by the Senate. After being fast-tracked...
