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Comal County Judge orders funeral funding for living 77-year-old under guardianship
NEW BRAUNFELS - A Comal County judge approved a request to fund prepaid funeral benefits for a New Braunfels woman under court-appointed guardianship who is still alive. -
The Satanic Temple files suit in Texas alleging abortion restrictions impede ritual
HOUSTON - The Satanic Temple (TST) recently filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that certain Texas-mandated abortion restrictions violate the religious liberty of its adherents. -
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Paxton Announces Staff Promotions: Lesley French as Chief of Staff and Shawn Cowles as Deputy AG for Civil Litigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the promotions of Lesley French and Shawn Cowles within the Office of the Attorney General. -
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Agrees to Pay Over $15 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Deficient SNAP Quality Control
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) has agreed to pay the United States $15,294,360 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Department of Justice announced. -
Appeals court rules against former Texas Health and Human Services Commission employee
AUSTIN — A Texas appeals court has dismissed a whistleblower's lawsuit against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission filed by a former employee who alleged he was fired in retaliation for expressing concern over alleged state law violations and bad case management practices. -
Elder guardian suit against Health & Human Services Commission voluntarily dismissed
NEW BRAUNFELS - The 75 year old single, New Braunfels woman who was guardianized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) after falling ill with potassium deficiency has voluntarily moved U.S. District Judge Robert Pittman in the Western District to dismiss her federal lawsuit. -
Health & Human Services Commission sued in federal court for constitutional violations
NEW BRAUNFELS - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission was sued in Western District federal court on July 5 for allegedly violating the freedom of speech and right of association of a 75-year-old New Braunfels woman who is a Ward of the state. -
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Recovers Record $236 Million for Texas in Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Xerox Corporation and several of its former subsidiaries – including Conduent, Inc. – agreed to a $235.9 million settlement. -
Houston Methodist Hospital nurse alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing complaint
HOUSTON – A registered nurse alleges she was terminated by a Harris County hospital for illegal reasons. -
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Recovers $110 Million for Texas in Medicaid Fraud Settlements
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca agreed to pay $110 million to the state of Texas to settle lawsuits alleging that the company falsely and misleadingly marketed two of its drugs in violation of the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. -
Paxton recovers $110M for Texas in Medicaid fraud settlements
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Aug. 7 that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca agreed to pay $110 million to the state of Texas to settle lawsuits alleging that the company falsely and misleadingly marketed two of its drugs in violation of the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. -
5th circuit appeal for injunctive relief follows allegations of ADA violations by Texas courts
SAN ANTONIO - The Manhattan resident who sued her San Antonio-based mother Mauricette Fairley for fraudulently and unconstitutionally guardianizing her blind military veteran father James Fairley has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without Prejudice with the federal Western District Court of Texas. -
Widower says HHS erroneously listed late wife as single on death certificate
HOUSTON – A Harris County man claims the Texas Health and Human Services Commission refuses to let him correct a mistake on his late wife’s death certificate. -
Planned Parenthood sues HHSC to stop termination of Medicaid provider agreements
A group of Planned Parenthood facilities and patients have pursued legal action against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, its Office of Inspector General and their respective administrators, Chris Traylor and Stuart W. -
***MAIN ART** Texas lawmakers stand firm against Medicaid expansion
Texas won't be expanding Medicaid under President Obama's healthcare plan, lawmakers said in a Monday press conference. -
Texas AG announces $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud. -
Woman files religious discrimination lawsuit over alleged voodoo curse
TYLER - An East Texas resident has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she lost her job for allegedly threatening others with a voodoo curse. -
Parents sue Texas Medicaid to get power wheelchair for disabled child
TYLER - The parents of a child with cerebral palsy have filed a lawsuit against Texas Health and Human Services in an effort to force the commission to pay for a power wheelchair under the Texas Medicaid program. -
Sen. Cornyn: The Best Prescription For Health Care Reform
Like most Texans, I believe that our health care system needs reform. Millions of families have seen the cost of their private insurance skyrocket.