MATERNAL HEALTH
Maternal mortality and maternal health in Texas
Recent reporting and public discussion around maternal health, outcomes, and policy.
TEXAS • HEALTH • POLICY • CIVIC LIFE
Empowering Texans Through Health, Policy & Civic Education
We make health-related public policy easier to understand—and give Texans the tools to participate in the decisions that shape their communities.
89th Legislature · 2025 Regular SessionIndependent civic education
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Postpartum mental-health care gaps
Coverage examining access to postpartum mental-health care and the gaps patients can face.
Children, Medicaid and access to care
Recent reporting on children’s hospitals, Medicaid, and access to healthcare.
POLICY SPOTLIGHT
Making complicated health policy understandable.
Every issue we cover follows the same basic question: What does the policy say, why does it matter, what evidence exists, and how can Texans participate?
See our standards →01Current law
What the rules say today.
02Evidence
What research and primary sources show.
03Legislative status
Where a proposal stands in the process.
04Participation
Where Texans can engage.
WHAT WE WATCH
Health issues with policy consequences.
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Affordable Healthcare & Medications
Access, affordability and essential treatment.
Explore → 02Road & Traffic Safety
Policies affecting crashes, speed and roadway safety.
Explore → 03Lifesaving Medications
Awareness and access to emergency resources.
Explore → 04Health Equity & Access
Policies affecting healthcare access across communities.
Explore → 05Civic Engagement
Understanding legislation and communicating with government.
Explore →OUR APPROACH
Learn. Understand. Participate.
01
Learn
Start with accessible explanations and primary sources.
02
Understand
Separate facts, evidence, policy choices and opinions.
03
Participate
Use practical tools to engage with your representatives.
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