Affordable Care Act

Jul 29, 2019 — By Christopher Hooks

In the event that millions lose their health insurance and protections for pre-existing conditions disappear, the state has no real backup plan.

Dec 17, 2018 — By Leif Reigstad

The Affordable Care Act was struck down by a federal judge in Fort Worth, but the legal battle is far from over.

Dec 20, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Millions of Texans will feel the impact of changes to individual tax breaks, health care penalties, and property tax deductions.

May 8, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Nearly 700,000 Texans have ACA insurance in districts represented by Republicans who voted to eliminate it.

Apr 30, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

A new study found federal subsidies helped reduce the percentage of Texans lacking health insurance from about 25 percent to 17 percent, but a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court could suddenly end those subsidies.

Feb 4, 2014 — By Erica Grieder

A report from the Congressional Budget Office projects that the Affordable Care Act will keep American's labor force participation rate at anemic levels.

Jan 10, 2014 — By Erica Grieder

In the brief time Ted Cruz has been a senator, he has managed to convince half the country that he is a true patriot and the other half that he is a dangerous nutcase. What will he do next?

Jan 9, 2014 — By Joaquin Castro

The inside account of a rising congressman’s freshman year in office.

Aug 27, 2013 — By Erica Grieder

The senator's campaign to defund Obamacare is frustrating people on both sides of the aisle. That doesn't mean it's wrong.

Mar 28, 2012 — By Doyin Oyeniyi

Here's what Texan elected officials had to say about the three days of oral argument in the Supreme Court over Affordable Care Act.