Texas Standard Host David Brown talked with Texas Rep. Donna Howard (D-48), LBJ School of Public Affairs Assistant Professor Abigail Aiken and Rice University Adjunct Professor Ken Janda about what did and did not happen in the most recent Texas legislative session when it came to health.
Video: A ‘Spotlight On Health’ Panel Looking At Health In The 86th Legislative Session
To wrap up a year of focused reporting on heath, Texas Standard brought together three panelists to discuss some of the biggest health issues and challenges facing Texans.

David Fried for Texas Standard
Panelists Ken Janda (left), Rep. Donna Howard, and Dr. Abigail Aiken discuss health issues from the legislature with moderator David Brown.
Support for Texas Standard’s “Spotlight on Health” project is provided by St. David’s Foundation.
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