TX: HIV/AIDS Prevention
Texans Can Beat Surprise Medical Bills Thanks to New Law
AUSTIN, Texas - Patients who get "surprise medical bills" after a trip to the hospital now have recourse, thanks to a new Texas law passed in the …
More Than 4,000 New HIV/AIDS Cases in Texas Each Year
AUSTIN, Texas – Today marks the observance of World AIDS Day, and while much progress has been made in treating AIDS, the number of new HIV …
Texas Takes on The Most Common Infectious Disease
AUSTIN, Texas - Work continues in Texas against the state's most common infectious disease. The number of chlamydia cases reported in the state has …
Are Anti-Abortion Efforts Curtailing Healthcare Availability in TX?
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Legislature has cut family-planning aid by two-thirds over the next two years - from $112 million to $38 million - and …
New Texas Laws Take Effect Today
WACO, Texas - Today marks implementation of most new laws passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature - a session famous for wrestling with a $27 billion …
Free Tests in Texas on HIV Testing Day (Monday)
AUSTIN, Texas - Today is National HIV Testing Day. Free tests are available in at least seven Texas cities, including Dallas, Houston and San Antonio…
Texas Behind Nation in Sex Education
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas has the third-highest teen birth rate in the country, and the state holds the top spot in repeat teen births. Studies have …
“Death Panel” Accusations Hit Texas Senate
AUSTIN, Texas - A Senate Finance panel has recommended restoring $4.5 billion for various health and human services in the next state budget…