There is no question that the rising cost of health care, and the cost of prescription drugs are creating a hardship for many Texans. But is importing pharmaceuticals from Canada really the best solution? This perspective explores the Canadian prescription drug system, and the myths surrounding drug importation in the context of legislation passed in the 79th Session.
Health Care
Texas Has the Tools to Protect Health Data. Now We Just Need the Political Will.
Filled with anticipation, a woman in her early 30s downloads a fertility-tracking app. She and her husband are finally ready to start their young family and have a baby. Every morning she logs her cycle, her basal temperature, her symptoms. She grants the app access to her Apple Health data because the onboarding screen says...
July 24, 2026