Nathan Johnson

The Texas Senate chambers are seen from the gallery looking down on the room of desks that the legislators sit and work at.

Will 2025 be the year Texas expands Medicaid? Not likely, advocates say

Kailey Broussard

Texas state Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, revived his proposal for a Medicaid expansion program in case state or federal Republican leaders change their minds.

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Politics

State Sen. Nathan Johnson fends off surprise primary challenge in Dallas district

Toluwani Osibamowo

Johnson, D-Dallas, was first elected in 2018. He's touted his role in filing and passing bills in the Texas Legislature on issues like health care, energy and the environment.

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Politics

Texas Rep. Victoria Neave Criado challenging fellow Dallas Democrat Sen. Nathan Johnson

Toluwani Osibamowo

Neave Criado was expected to make an official announcement Monday at noon. She currently represents part of the Dallas area in the Texas House of Representative.