Legislative Summary

Texas’ 89th legislative session produced a number of bills that seek to improve health care and coverage in Texas. Of the bills that made it to Governor Abbott’s desk, we at TACHP have compiled summaries of 10 that we believe are particularly relevant to our member plans and their enrollees.  HB 26: Nutrition Support for […]

The Texas Association of Community Health Plans Issues Statement on the Passage of HB 26 to Expand Nutrition Support to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes

AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Texas Association of Community Health Plans, an association representing 11 community health plans all across Texas, issued the following statement about the passage of HB 26, which will permit managed care organizations to provide nutrition support services, including medically tailored meals, to certain individuals receiving Medicaid managed care services. We applaud Chairwoman Lacey […]

Texas Association of Community Health Plans and Feeding Texas Collaborate to Support HHSC’s Second Annual “Healthy Texan Week”

AUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP) is partnering with Feeding Texas to participate in the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Second Annual Healthy Texan Week. From May 5-11, Healthy Texan Week will feature a series of events across the state to promote better nutrition, active living, and greater awareness of […]