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Tag Archives: 88th Legislature
Prescription drug importation programs gain traction among states
Some states, including Texas, are seeking relief from rapidly rising prescription drug costs by pursuing new strategies to ease the burden on state budgets, including prescription drug importation. On January 5, 2024, Florida was the first state to receive approval from … Continue reading
Posted in Human Services, Public Health
Tagged 88th Legislature, FDA, Health and Human Services Commission, Health Care, prescription drugs
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Lawmakers continue to consider interstate licensure compacts
Over the past decade, Texas has increasingly enrolled in interstate licensure compacts, allowing Texans in certain occupations to work across state lines. During the 88th legislative session, lawmakers debated joining additional occupational agreements. A licensure compact is a program that … Continue reading
Posted in Regulation and Licensing
Tagged 88th Legislature, licensure compacts, occupational licensing
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Legislating new and emerging energy resources in Texas
In recent years, rapid population growth and concerns about grid reliability and environmental impact have driven demand for legislative support of energy innovation in Texas. Both state and federal lawmakers have developed policies regulating and advancing the development of alternative energy … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, General Government
Tagged 88th Legislature, carbon dioxide emissions, dispatchable energy, electricity, Energy, energy storage, geothermal energy, grid, hydrogen fuel, interim charges, nuclear energy, Public Utility Commission, renewable energy, technology, Texas Railroad Commission
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CMS approves Texas’ postpartum Medicaid extension
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved Texas’ application for a state plan amendment to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to 12 months after the 88th Legislature passed HB 12 by Rose. The application … Continue reading
Posted in Human Services, Public Health
Tagged 87th Legislature, 88th Legislature, Health and Human Services Commission, maternal health, Medicaid
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