State Leaders Try again to Take Health Care away from Texans

Poll after poll shows Texans want lawmakers to focus on improving access to health care.

Every TexanJuly 16, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Texas Uninsured

Real Protections for Kids and Families in the Newest Texas Medicaid Managed Care Laws

The newly passed Medicaid managed care reforms above are worth celebrating, yet advocates must continue to push for more reform.

Cover Texas NowJuly 15, 2019Children's Health, State Policy

Report Shows Decline in Kids' Health Coverage in TX and Nationwide

This trend comes amid broader efforts to restrict access to health coverage and discourage participation by legal immigrants.

Cover Texas NowJune 13, 2019Medicaid, Children's Health, State Policy, Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured

Fight Back After Lege Ignored Uninsured Kids, Uninsured Moms & Other Uninsured Workers

Join the Healthcare Activist Leadership Network!

As Lege Blocks Health Bill for Uninsured Moms, New Report Shows TX Has Worst Uninsured Rate for Women of Childbearing Age

We’re deeply disappointed that our state leaders have once again failed to support the health of Texas moms in low-wage jobs.

Cover Texas NowMay 22, 2019Maternal Health, Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Moms' Health Bill Passes TX House 87-43, Heads to Senate

See how your Rep voted & urge the TX Senate to quickly pass the bill.

Cover Texas NowMay 13, 2019Maternal Health, Medicaid, Get Involved, State Policy

Call the TX House Today About Moms' Health Coverage

They are voting on the top recommendation from the Maternal Mortality Task Force.

Cover Texas NowMay 10, 2019Get Involved, Maternal Health, State Policy, Medicaid

Children's Health Coverage Bills Have Broad Support from Advocates Across the State

Texans are watching to see if the Legislature passes the Children's Health Coverage Bill.

Cover Texas NowMay 9, 2019Medicaid, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

TX Lege killing off health care bills?

State leaders are ignoring the state's sky-high uninsured rate.

Alert! Next 24 hours key to passing Children's Health Coverage Bill!

Urge state leaders to schedule a vote for HB 342 and SB 637.

Cover Texas NowMay 2, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid, Get Involved

Need your help with the Children's Health Coverage Bill at the Lege

Urge the Senate to hold a hearing on the bill.

Cover Texas NowApril 29, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid

Media Spotlight on TX Lege’s Stalled Children’s Health Coverage Bill

Texans are watching to see if the Legislature passes the Children's Health Coverage Bill.

Cover Texas NowApril 23, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid

Join Texas’ Healthcare Activist Leadership Network!

Nominate a healthcare champion today.

Cover Texas NowApril 16, 2019Get Involved

More Resources on the Children's Health Coverage Bill

Here are five one-pagers in favor of HB 342, the Children’s Health Coverage Bill.

Cover Texas NowApril 15, 2019Medicaid, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Tell the Lege: Kids Need Health Care, Not More Red Tape

Contact your state legislators about the Children's Health Coverage Bill.

Cover Texas NowApril 8, 2019State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured

TX House Votes Down Medicaid Expansion Along Party Lines

We were disappointed to lose the vote, but we are encouraged by the strong debate on the House floor.

Cover Texas NowMarch 29, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Take Action! TX Lege Voting Wed. on Medicaid Expansion Amendment!

Call your Representatives TODAY and urge them to support the amendment by Rep. Bucy to expand Medicaid.

Cover Texas NowMarch 25, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured

Momentum Building for Medicaid Expansion in Texas

There has been some incredible energy calling for Medicaid expansion in Texas.

Hearing Tuesday on children's health coverage bill at Lege!

Here are 3 ways to support the bill.

Cover Texas NowMarch 11, 2019State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Get Involved

TX Medicaid expansion hearing Tuesday!

Get ready for a busy week in the fight for health care in Texas.

Cover Texas NowMarch 1, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, Texas Uninsured, State Policy