Medicaid

More than 13% of Texas kids don't have health insurance. Experts warn it could get worse

Abigail Ruhman

Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country between 2022 and 2024. Experts warn it will likely get worse.
Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian

Deirdre Walsh

The nonpartisan Senate official whose office determines if legislation fits within the rules of the chamber dealt Senate Republicans a blow on proposed changes to Medicaid.

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August 4th, 2025

The KTTZ News Team

Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial bill signing on Friday in Amarillo, signing two bills regarding minors and their use of cellphones. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren reports on the signing and the policies. Covenant Health has reached an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield and will remain as an in-network provider for those with the insurance.
July 25th, 2025

The KTTZ News Team

More than 140,000 patients could be left without in-network access to Covenant Health facilities depending on the results of negotiations between the system and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Those with questions can call Covenant’s contracting team at (806) 725-6663. The Big 12 Conference announced the winners of its Athlete of the Year award yesterday. Our Bishop Van Buren reports on a Red Raider earning the honor for the first time ever: star softball pitcher Nijaree Canady.
Tarrant County lays off 63 public health staff due to federal cuts. That number could grow

Drew Shaw

The public health department lost $15.4M in expected federal grants. Now, Tarrant officials anticipate more funding cuts on the horizon.
A new federal rule would help Texans with medical debt. But it's in limbo

Kailey Broussard

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule in early January to take medical debt off consumer credit reports. Texas experts say the change is a small but helpful step for patients, but its fate is unclear.
For trans youth in North Texas, finding affirming mental health care can be a challenge

Texas leaders have targeted trans youth, their families and gender-affirming care practices for months. It’s exacerbated feelings of anxiety and fear in trans youth, who already experience higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide than their cis peers. Mental health practitioners can help navigate these feelings, but finding and accessing an affirming therapist in Texas can be a challenge.
Listen in, Lubbock: Staffing shortages causing burnout

Kaysie Ellingson
Listen in, Lubbock: Staffing shortages causing burnout

Kaysie Ellingson
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Listen In, Lubbock: Rural Texas Struggles To Hold Onto Emergency Services

Kaysie Ellingson

Texas has seen the most rural hospital closures in the last 15 years than any other place in the country. As West Texas is quickly becoming a healthcare…
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Listen In, Lubbock: Rural Healthcare, The Other Texas Drought

Kaysie Ellingson

Over the past 15 years Texas has seen more rural hospital closures than any other state in the country—24 to be exact. As the pandemic swept through the…
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Listen In, Lubbock: Rural Texas Struggles To Hold Onto Emergency Services

Texas has seen the most rural hospital closures in the last 15 years than any other place in the country. As West Texas is quickly becoming a healthcare…