TMA Celebrates Appellate Court Ruling in Third NSA Lawsuit
Aug. 12, 2026 Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President Bradford W. Holland, MD, in response to Tuesday’s en banc opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in TMA III. “TMA celebrates the federal appellate court’s en banc ruling, which is vital to implementing a fair process and promoting patient access […]
Physicians Urge Updating Child Vaccinations Before School Starts
July 27, 2026 Number of U.S. Measles Cases Already Tops 2025’s Total Number of Illnesses Texas physicians have an important message for parents as the new school year is about to begin: Ensure your children are current on all their necessary vaccinations. Their message comes as the country faces the highest number of measles cases in […]
Physicians Advise Staying Cool, Hydrated as Temperatures Soar
July 8, 2026 The heat is on in Texas with high temperatures predicted to near or eclipse 100 degrees this week in many areas. Physicians are cautioning everyone: Avoid the dangers of overheating. Thousands of people recently died of heat exposure during an intense outbreak of high temperatures in France and other parts of Europe, according […]
TMA Proposes Minimum Age of 21 Years to Use Betting Platforms
June 30, 2026 Physicians Warn “Prediction Market Platforms” Could Threaten Adolescents with Addiction Disorders With online betting sites called prediction market platforms growing in popularity, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) is calling for increased regulations and safeguards to protect adolescents. Young people are increasingly trying these prediction market platforms, which allow users to bet on […]
TMA Awards Outstanding Houston Area, San Antonio Science Teachers
June 26, 2026 Program Recognizes Teachers Who Inspire Potential Future Physicians The Texas Medical Association (TMA) is honoring four exceptional Texas science teachers with the 2026 TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. TMA awarded the educators – Peter Nguyen of Houston, Dustin Perez of Porter, Jude Xeres Herbolario of Houston, […]
New Law Allows Physicians to Help Patients Receive Their Medical News – Good or Bad
Aug.19, 2025 A new law effective Sept. 1 will protect Texas patients from the confusion of receiving difficult-to-decipher health information in their inbox with no explanation, thanks to the efforts of Texas physicians. Instead, doctors will have time to review the patient’s test results and call them to reveal the news – good or bad – […]
Texas Physician: Vaccinating Your Child ‘An Act of Love’
July 30, 2025 As Measles Outbreak Continues, Doctors Urge Back-to-School Shots As Texas continues to manage one of the worst measles outbreaks in decades, Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians encourage parents to update their children’s vaccinations before going back to school. Most of the 762 Texans affected by the measles outbreak – more than 94% – were […]
TMA President Reacts to Flooding Tragedy
July 5, 2025 Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, regarding the July 4 weekend flooding emergency in the Texas Hill Country region. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the devastating loss of life in the Texas Hill Country flooding. Sadly, many lives have been lost, and children are […]
TMA Cheers Appellate Court Ruling in Third NSA Lawsuit
June 3, 2025 Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, in response to Friday’s order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granting TMA’s petition for rehearing en banc in TMA’s third No Surprises Act (NSA) lawsuit, which vacates the circuit panel’s Oct. 30, 2024 opinion and will result in […]
Trump Policies at Odds With ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Push
In his March address to Congress, President Trump honored a Texas boy diagnosed with brain cancer. Amid bipartisan applause, he vowed to drive down childhood cancer rates through his “Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)” initiative. A few days later, the administration quietly dropped a lawsuit to cut emissions from a Louisiana chemical plant linked to […]