Inside Texas Politics, WFAA: COVID-19 and the Texas State Budget
May 3, 2020Inside Texas Politics, WFAA: COVID-19 and the Texas State Budget
Inside Texas Politics, WFAA: COVID-19 and the Texas State Budget
Without a doubt, the fight against COVID-19 is one of the toughest we’ve experienced in the remarkable history of our great state. Infectious disease containment poses immense challenges to our health care system, our economy, and every Texas family.
During this year’s legislative session, ten measures passed that will only take effect if Texas voters agree at the ballot box. You decide.
It sounded like a big victory for Texas patients: A new state law protects them from sticker shock if they receive an unexpected medical bill from a doctor who wasn’t in their insurance provider network.
Have you ever been hit with a surprise medical bill? I’ve spent the past decade fighting to get rid of them.
Recapping the Historic 86th Legislative Session
Today, our Capitol Update summer series accompanies some breaking news. You may have heard Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen’s joint announcement that Texas is deploying another 1,000 National Guard troops to our southern border.
The 86th Legislative Session wrapped up last week after 140 jam-packed days tackling a wide range of issues. Since a few key topics grabbed most of the headlines, we’d like to give you a more in-depth look at the results of the session.
KSAT: Lawmakers propose bills aimed at reimbursing peace officers for student loans
Bill to end ‘surprise medical billing’ moves forward