New Texas mothers who are Medicaid recipients would receive better access to primary and preventative care — for up to 12 months instead of the current two months after giving birth – under a measure approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Friday, April 21, 2023, and supported by DHR Health leaders.All eight state representatives from the Rio Grande Valley voted for House Bill 12.House Bill 12 now goes to the Senate for their action.Dr. Carlos Cárdenas, MD, and Chair, Board of Managers, DHR Health, said the goal of House Bill 12 would be “fantastic” for women patients and ...