Popular snacks such as Skittles, M&M’s and Doritos, and soft drinks like Mountain Dew could soon be labeled “not recommended for human consumption” if lawmakers in Texas have their way. The ...

AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission broke ground Tuesday on the new Panhandle State Hospital, a 75-bed psychiatric facility funded by $159 million approved by Gov ...

Texas lawmakers want to research and develop a psychoactive drug amid nonstop efforts by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other GOP legislators to ban THC in the Lone Star state.

Texas Health and Human Services (Gabriel C. Pérez | KUT). Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio’s newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning.. Last month, employees ...

Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate ...

This benefit is managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), which deposits the funds on the Lone Star card, a type of debit card that can be used at authorized stores, ...

Last year, Texas taxpayers funded about $215 million of that cost, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. For months, Republicans in Washington have proposed dramatic cuts to ...

Last year, Texas taxpayers funded about $215 million of that cost, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. For months, Republicans in Washington have proposed dramatic cuts to ...

A smaller step lawmakers made to address overdoses comes in House Bill 4783, which requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to prepare a report every two years for lawmakers to ...

Last year, Texas taxpayers funded about $215 million of that cost, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. For months, Republicans in Washington have proposed dramatic cuts to ...