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Texas

820 New Texas Laws Go Into Effect In September. Here Are Some That Might Affect You.

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 29, 2019 · The laws include new rules for smokers, telemarketers and kids selling lemonade.

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Health & Science

Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on June 19, 2019 · A new Texas law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out when they can't agree on a price — instead of sending huge unexpected bills to patients.

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Health & Science

Emergency Room Patients Often Hit With Surprise Medical Bills

Ed Mayberry

Posted on February 22, 2017 · A sudden injury or illness that sends you to an emergency room can be traumatic enough. But the bills you might get afterward -- so-called "out-of-network" charges -- can be an added stress.

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