Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Senate Chair Calls For Changes To Health Budget
A top Texas senator says the state must change how it pays for health and human services.
Planned Parenthood Asks Judge To Block Law
Planned Parenthood is asking a judge to stop Texas from banning the group from providing state-funded health services to poor women.
State Says Needs Of New Women’s Health Program Can Be Met
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has signed up more than enough doctors to treat the poor women who depended on Planned Parenthood for family planning services and check-ups.
Judge Rules Against Texas In Women’s Care Dispute
Texas’ request to force the U.S. Health and Human Services to continue funding its Women’s Health Program was denied Friday, as a judge sided with federal authorities who say the state’s exclusion of Planned Parenthood violates HHS guidelines.
Texas Child Welfare Head Named Amid Probe
A senior state district judge has been named the new head of the Texas child welfare agency.
Planned Parenthood Awaits Texas Funding Cutoff
In the ongoing battle over whether Texas’ Women’s Health Care patients can access care through Planned Parenthood providers—the latest round goes to the state. But, the legal challenges are far from over.
Abbott Wants Perry Removed As Defendant In Lawsuit
A disabled Dallas man is one of six plaintiffs who named Gov. Rick Perry in a federal lawsuit claiming the state violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when they were each “unnecessarily institutionalized” in nursing homes.


















