AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Texas Hospital Association is honoring 12 of Texas' 181 state legislators with the Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute award in recognition of their accomplishments related to health care during the 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.

By Gabe Semenza, Victoria Advocate, Texas May 11--A Texas lawmaker accused the Legislature of turning its back on the state's most needy -- kids, the poor and elderly -- and that it did so knowing the disadvantaged group would struggle to find help elsewhere. Houston's Rep.

By Rad Sallee, Houston Chronicle Sep. 11--While the Westpark vs. Richmond issue simmers in trendy neighborhoods west of Main Street, less affluent residents to the east are hoping that dispute won't delay their end of the planned light rail line.

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Children's Defense Fund of Texas, the Gulf Coast CHIP Coalition and local business and civic leaders announced the restoration of the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and unveiled a month-long campaign to enroll children in health coverage.

News Advisory: -- Community, Business Leaders Announce Restoration of the Children's Health Insurance Program, Launch Citywide Campaign to Enroll Kids in Health Care Coverage -- Dental, vision, hospice and mental health benefits have been restored to CHIP; Citywide drives to be held with McDonald's Restaurants, Fiesta Mart, Inc., Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Clear Channel Outdoor -- New research provides look at gaps in care among Texas children without health coverage On August 4, 2005, the Children's Defense Fund of Texas and the Gulf Coast CHIP Coalition will launch an intensive month-long push to enroll eligible, uninsured children in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Children's Medicaid.