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Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped.

Texas proposed increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services. During a public rate hearing, providers said the higher rates could help maintain access to critical services, especially in rural areas.

Tremane Wood was found unresponsive in his cell hours after he was scheduled to be executed. State officials say he had a "medical event" as a result of stress and dehydration.

The law's authors urged districts to use "common sense." But some nurses worry they could violate the law and face discipline for providing basic care without a parent's approval.

The story captured attention for being a stark contradiction from President Trump's promise to target "violent criminals" in mass deportations.