August 6, 2019
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.
October 13, 2018
It takes more than passion to be effective in the Texas Legislature. It also takes experience, a grasp of a broad range of issues, and the ability to anticipate what’s next. In the Texas Senate race to represent northeast Tarrant County, Democrat Gwenn Burud brings a deep passion for education, but incumbent Republican Kelly Hancock offers experience.
August 28, 2018
When you pass away, someone takes control of your digital data. You have partial control over who ends up with the keys to your digital castle. Texas lawmakers studied data access for people who have died, reviewing digital privacy laws on the books and exploring additional options.
September 21, 2017
Sen. Kelly Hancock today announced plans to seek reelection to the Texas Senate. Hancock represents Senate District 9, which includes portions of Tarrant and Dallas Counties.
March 3, 2017
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest property insurance premiums in the country.
February 27, 2017
Your child has bronchitis and you can’t get in touch with your family doctor. So you take your child to what you think is an urgent care center for a quick diagnosis and hopefully a prescription to ease the pain.
January 19, 2017
If you’ve ever been hit with a so-called balance bill, you know how frustrating—and how helpless—it can feel.
July 15, 2015
The Texas Senate Republican Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the release of a video which shows Dr. Deborah Nucatola, Planned Parenthood’s senior director of medical research, discussing the harvesting and sale of fetal organs and extremities.
June 26, 2015
The Texas Senate Republican Caucus today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s unsound ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
June 1, 2015
Today, the Texas Senate Republican Caucus marked the conclusion of the 84th Legislative Session.