The House engrossed version of HB 347 proposes to amend the Local Government Code by eliminating the distinction between Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and counties for consent annexation. If finally passed by the Legislature, the bill would bring an end to all forced annexations in Texas.
Health Care
Transformational Healthcare Reform
Transformational Healthcare Reform Key Points As hospitals and insurance systems have consolidated, patients have faced rising costs and narrower choices, while physicians have lost independence, and control has shifted to a handful of large corporate systems. Price transparency alone is not enough: patients and employers need clear disclosure of actual prices, fees, commissions, conflicts of...
August 21, 2026