Paxton filed suit enjoin enforcement prohibiting discrimination in foster care services based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The judge vacated two separate instances of federal rulemaking in the same decision.
Families relying on natural family planning methods of birth control will continue to have that instruction covered by insurance.
The rule expands abortion access to circumstances where the life or health of the pregnant beneficiary would be endangered and cases of rape and incest.
Texas Democrats at the federal, state, and local levels claimed Texas women “will die” as a result of making abortion a criminal offense.
Health and Human services Secretary claimed that a federal law mandating emergency medical care preempts state laws banning abortion.
The new order includes new directions for Health and Human Services to promote abortion access for those crossing state lines, including through Medicaid.
Houston’s Dr. Mary Talley Bowden and two other doctors say the FDA is illegally interfering with their ability to practice medicine.
Despite threats, the Biden administration is currently enjoined from disciplining doctors that refuse to perform transition procedures.
“Our staff use an evidence-based and LGBTQIA+ friendly curriculum used in schools across Travis County,” the camp registration site says.
Since Fifth Circuit precedent disfavors nationwide injunctions, Hendrix's order only applies to Head Start participants in Texas.
A Texas congressman says he is going to “immediately begin knocking down doors” to secure reimbursement for the hospital from the feds.
