AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 11, 2026) — “Since Election Day, Texas politics have shifted significantly, bringing Medicaid expansion and its potential implications for the state’s uninsured population, hospitals and budget to the forefront of healthcare policy discussions,” said John Hawkins, president/CEO of the Texas Hospital Association. “As lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session, THA’s position is clear: expanding coverage remains an important goal, but how Texas gets there matters.”
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About THA
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and healthcare systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare for all Texans. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85% of the state’s acute-care hospitals and healthcare systems, which employ some 400,000 healthcare professionals statewide.