Texas Medical Association

As millions of students across the state prepare to head back to school, North Texas health leaders want parents to check that their children are up to date on vaccinations. One health leader said it's especially important right now as the U.S. experiences its highest number of measles cases in 30 years.

The Texas Medical Association has concerns about how prediction market platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, could lead more young adults to develop gambling addictions. The organization wants state lawmakers to implement regulations on the new trend, including restricting platforms for people under 21 years old.

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B visas for public universities and state agencies — just a few months after the Trump administration increased the application fee from $5,000 to $100,000. Texas health care leaders warn changes could have a negative impact on the state's health care workforce.

State Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the Texas Medical Association of undermining new federal vaccine guidelines after the group included additional organizations in its list of resources for doctors.

The Texas legislature heard public testimony for the first time Thursday on a bill addressing gender-affirming care in the state.

Medical professionals across the state have expressed confusion over what care they can provide amid Texas’ abortion ban, leading to some patients allegedly receiving delayed care or being turned away.

The Texas Medical Association is urging people to get flu shots due to concerns flu season could be worse this year with fewer people masking and crowds gathering again.

The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.

Almost 40 child welfare and medical groups in Texas sent a letter to federal and state leaders Thursday expressing concern about the treatment of child...

Two Texas doctors are suing the state over a law prohibiting them from selling prescription drugs to their patients.

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