Independent rural pharmacists are starting other businesses or selling baby shower gifts to keep their stores operating. Pharmacy deserts affect 4 million Texans.
Stories by Texas Tribune fellows
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Health care
Texas ban on transgender care for minors has compromised treatment for others in El Paso
After one of El Paso’s only pediatric endocrinologists was accused of illegally providing gender-transitioning treatments to kids, his patients who aren’t transgender lost care.
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Health care
Ken Paxton suing California doctor in second lawsuit citing Texas abortion pill law
Paxton’s suit follows another by a Galveston County man against the same doctor. Both cite House Bill 7, passed in September, that allows lawsuits over abortion pill access.
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Politics
Three school districts temporarily blocked from complying with key parts of Texas’ DEI ban
A judge ruled the districts must avoid compliance with four previsions of SB 12, including a ban on clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Health care
AG Ken Paxton backs ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
The board that licenses physicians said it will “vigorously” defend itself against the attorney general’s office.
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Health care
Texans born without traditional sex traits worry new law will force them to choose a gender they don’t identify with
Intersex Texans fear House Bill 229, which defines gender based on the reproductive system, could increase surgeries on intersex children and create challenges to obtaining sex changes on government documents.
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2026 Texas Elections
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira is heavy favorite in GOP primary to succeed Chip Roy in Congress
The former Texas Rangers first baseman has poured $2.5 million of his own money into the race and recently scooped up the key endorsement of President Donald Trump.
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Higher Education
Texas has stopped state agencies and universities from filing new H-1B visa applications. Here’s what that means.
Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.
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2026 Texas Elections
In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally
After coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.
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Congress
Rep. Julie Johnson traded stocks from company that helps Trump’s deportation efforts despite anti-ICE comments
Among Texas congressional lawmakers, Johnson has made the second-highest number of trades, amassing a volume of $4.24 million.