The Latest Breaking News from Texas Health and Human Services

A Shipping Container Clinic Run by One Nurse Is How Part of Rural Texas Now Reaches a Doctor

In Fort Davis, Texas, a retrofitted shipping container staffed by one nurse connects patients to physicians online for a $30 flat fee.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Texas SNAP Warning: Why Processing Errors Are Increasing And How To Save Your Benefits

Something is breaking down behind the scenes, and it’s hitting right where it hurts most: the grocery budget. Across Texas, SNAP recipients have started noticing a pattern that feels impossible to ignore—applications stall, renewals drag on, and benefits sometimes vanish or shrink without clear explanation. This isn’t just bad luck…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 3

Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company to help

The state’s effort will get a boost from the federal government thanks to a new executive order from President Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 31

Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.

Texas’ recent unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP has been criticized, dropping more than a million people eligible for the health insurance programs. Decades ago, Texas officials got kids health insurance in record time.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2024

Lifesaving Narcan tough to find in Texas pharmacies

Opioid overdoses are not slowing down in Texas. But locating Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an overdose quickly, has been tough for Texans since it was made available without a prescription last year.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2024

“How long can we keep this up?” Food banks are under pressure from Texas’ high level of food insecurity

Inflation, stagnant federal funding for food programs and high housing costs mean that demand at food banks still hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 28, 2023

Nonprofit drug treatment center for low-income Texas teens shutters amid opioid crisis

Phoenix House is the latest casualty in an escalating funding crisis for Texas treatment centers as the state struggles with startling increases in overdose deaths, particularly among young people.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2023

In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies

Many pregnant people struggling with substance abuse don't want to get help for fear of losing their children to the state. Casa Mía offers safe harbor.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2023

When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem

Texas wants to expand mental health services, but many mental health providers do not accept Medicaid because of its lower payment rate.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 28, 2023

Texas Senate approves $15 million bill to expand local mental health treatment options for children and families

The proposal would offer hospitals and nonprofits grant funding to expand child and family mental health services.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 13, 2023