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House Bill 7 would allow private citizens to sue out-of-state prescribers and distributors of abortion pills sent into Texas.
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The FDA approved updated shots for older adults and people with underlying conditions. But other folks may still be able to get a shot with a doctor's prescription.
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There were a total of 762 cases before the state declared the outbreak over.
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Officials warned of an active mosquito season this year with a heightened risk for mosquito-borne illnesses. Heavy rainfall last month intensified those risks. Human cases have also been detected in Williamson and Hays counties.
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Texans will not be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy candy, drinks containing artificial sweeteners or drinks containing 5 grams or more of added sugar.
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Wastewater detection doesn’t mean measles is already running rampant in Austin, but its detection does put public health officials on alert.
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In Texas, where abortion is banned, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, medical associations and groups on either side of the issue worked together to clarify when abortion can be used in emergencies.
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Austin Public Health officials were concerned the program’s loss would make the city vulnerable to biological threats, but critics have long said the program isn’t effective.
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The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates.
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The bill includes provisions that would reduce funding for Medicaid and add stricter eligibility requirements. Costs of insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace could also go up.
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Advocates said the legislation, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, is the largest state-funded psychedelic research initiative in history.
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A federal agency found that Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital failed to give a pregnant woman prompt care for her emergency condition.