Early state data and research show infant deaths in Texas have risen since 2021. Lawmakers passed Everly’s Law to require bereavement supports and cooling devices for hospitals.

CityHealth awarded San Antonio an overall gold medal for 2025, citing wins in housing, parks and pre‑K while flagging gaps in renter protections and tobacco policy.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Epic Systems, alleging monopolization and deceptive practices, and claiming the EHR giant restricts parental access to children's health records.

Governor Abbott appoints Stephanie Muth as the new Executive Commissioner for Texas Health and Human Services, starting January 3, 2026, with extensive public health administration experience.

Governor Abbott appoints four new members to the Texas Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, enhancing the state's healthcare system strategy.

San Antonio's Metro Health achieved reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board, affirming its commitment to high public health standards.

Bexar County confirms two more rabid foxes, raising the total to five this year and 22 overall rabies cases in 2025. Authorities are urging vaccination and caution ahead of Thanksgiving.

Morgan's and the YMCA broke ground on an "ultra-accessible" Hartman Family YMCA at the Longhorn Quarry campus, promising adaptive equipment and programs for all abilities.

Tierra Walker died of preeclampsia at about 20 weeks after repeatedly asking doctors in San Antonio for an abortion and being told there was no emergency. Reporting ties her death to a wider pattern of legal uncertainty and clinician caution in Texas.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa – Westover Hills has added a Philips neuro biplane and a neuro‑ICU, expanding endovascular stroke care on San Antonio’s far West Side. The move aims to shorten transfers and speed lifesaving treatment.

Governor Abbott appoints Sharon Carr, Dr. Mark Edwards, and Dr. David Lindzey to the Texas Medical Board District Review Committees, where they will bring their substantial expertise in health policy and medicine to guide state health oversight.

New Braunfels, Texas, won an award for its cost-saving Mobile Integrated Health program, which cuts emergency service costs and reduces non-emergency 911 calls by 80%.

The Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne is launching a bookmobile to extend services to isolated or transportation-limited residents. The van features technology for interactive programs and will save patrons an estimated $2.9 million.