Texans born with intersex traits worry law will dictate gender identity
House Bill 229, approved by Texas lawmakers last summer, defines men and women based on reproductive organs at birth and applies those definitions to state records.
House Bill 229, approved by Texas lawmakers last summer, defines men and women based on reproductive organs at birth and applies those definitions to state records.
Texas is considering higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance services, with state officials reviewing a proposal that providers say could improve access to emergency medical care, particularly in rural areas.
Houston is projected to exceed overtime budgets by more than $54 million across three city departments as officials grapple with a $127 million budget deficit, according to the office of City Controller Chris Hollins.
Bhante Dam Phommasan, a Buddhist monk injured in a traffic collision near Houston, underwent surgery to amputate his leg on Wednesday, organizers of the “Walk for Peace” said.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to nationalize elections in some parts of the United States drew a public response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the Constitution assigns election authority to the states.
Texas conservative leaders joined a wave of online criticism following Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday, while Democratic officials and supporters praised the show’s message and cultural representation.
A 45-year-old man has secured a spot in the Guinness World Records after folding the most paper airplanes in one hour, turning a childhood pastime into a record-breaking achievement.
The average price of new vehicles reached $50,326 in December, according to an analysis cited in recent data, as industry figures show rising costs and shifting buying patterns across income groups.
Merlis Wright said the persistent water has attracted mosquitoes and raised safety concerns. She first noticed the issue more than a year ago and contacted the city in hopes that crews could identify and fix the source.
The $49 million project will last approximately two years and includes widening Loop 338 and building an overpass at the intersection.