(AUSTIN, Texas – April 25, 2025) –Today, the Texas Hospital Association issued the following statement in response to new data released by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. HHSC released data on hospital costs for caring for people not lawfully present in the United States. Texas hospitals report the data to HHSC in accordance with Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order 46.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Carrie Williams
Chief Communications Officer
512/465-1052 | [email protected]
“Hospitals are the epicenter of health, safety and healing for people who need it most. Data on visits and costs underscore the critical role hospitals play in Texas communities. With 24/7 life-saving care, hospitals are required by law to treat anyone who comes through the door, regardless of ability to pay, regardless of their demographics. Hospitals have diligently complied with the executive order, submitting data, meeting deadlines, and working with the state on clarifications along the way. Texas hospitals will continue to comply and record information per the executive order. The fact that hospitals are required to collect this data should not be a deterrent for people in need of care. Hospitals remain open and ready to serve Texans’ acute care needs.”
About THA
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care 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 health care systems, which employ some 400,000 health care professionals statewide.