State of Texas and Colgate-Palmolive Lead the Way in Toothpaste Safety
After hearing Texas' AG concerns, Colgate agreed to roll out new packaging and marketing.
Properly Store Nicotine Pouches to Prevent Accidental Exposure to Children and Pets
Nicotine pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them.
THC Ban Stalls Out
High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.
Texas AG Secures $720 Million from Drug Manufacturers
Seven of the companies are prohibited from promoting or marketing opioid products.
Ivermectin without a Prescription may Soon be Possible in Texas
Shofner filed an identical bill during the regular session but the House didn’t vote on it, despite 58 pages of online testimony filed by residents who want to be able to access it without a prescription.
Texas AG Launches Investigation into Major Baby Food Manufacturers
As part of the investigation, Attorney General Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Gerber and Plum Organics.
Millions of Texans Could Lose Health Coverage Under Expiring Tax Credits
Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story.
Medicaid Fraud Unit Plays Key Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in U.S. History
As a part of a broader national takedown, law enforcement agencies targeted criminals who exploited taxpayer-funded health care programs for personal profit, leading to communities being flooded with dangerous prescription opioids.
Texas AG Announces Investigation into Food Company Mars for Deceptive and Illegal Practices
The company later chose not to remove the toxic dyes from products sold in the U.S. but did remove artificial colors from its products distributed in Europe.
Texas Medical Marijuana Push for Hemp age Restrictions and Delta-8 Ban
Medical program leaders want a ban on synthetic delta-8 THC, which makes up the bulk of consumable hemp products.
Texas Capital Murder Case Attempts to Punish Abortion Pill Use
A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills.
Texas Hemp Industry Supports Age Restrictions
Hemp industry leaders say they agree with regulations similar to how the state regulates alcohol.
Pandemic-Era Funding Cuts $119 Million for Texas Health Departments
With the state’s regular biennial legislative session ending less than two weeks ago, the Texas Department of State Health Services has lost its opportunity to ask the state for more money.
Texas Wants to Stop Allowing Federal Benefits to be Spent on Unhealthy Foods
Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.
Texas Takes Action Against General Mills
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent General Mills, Inc. a Civil Investigative Demand as part of a new investigation into the food company for illegal misrepresentations of its food products as “healthy.”
Older Texans Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age.
Fired State Employees Breached the Personal data of 33,529 More Texans
So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.
Mental Health Awareness Month
The Mental Health Awareness Webinar Series is free and open to the public, covering several topics from suicide risk to youth mental wellness.
Texas Hospital Data Shows Millions Spent in Care for Non-U.S. Citizens
A state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.
Texas AG Announces Investigation into Kellogg’s After Falsely Claiming to Remove Artificial Dyes
In its marketing, Kellogg’s has advertised its products as “healthy.” Yet, some of its cereals are filled with petroleum-based artificial food colorings that have been linked to hyperactivity, obesity, autoimmune disease, endocrine-related health problems, and cancer in those who consume them.