Report: Texas Legislature did little to help kids this session and took steps backward on child welfare

Despite Texas lawmakers' assurances during the recently ended legislative session that they had children's health, safety and wellbeing at the top of their priority list, a new report suggests they fell significantly short. In that report, the advocacy group Texans Care for Children called out the Republican-controlled Lege for dropping the ball on major opportunities to the state's kids — especially when it comes to health coverage. Indeed, the session included significant steps backward, including banning gender-affirming care for minors.