Texas THC Fight: A federal judge denied an emergency bid to pause Texas’ ban on most hemp-derived THC products while a lawsuit moves forward, keeping the state’s Schedule I approach in place for now. Surrogate Medical Court Battle: Texas AG Ken Paxton ordered hospitals to provide medically necessary care for an unborn child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (“Baby Gabriel”), after intended parents sought abortion in California and the case heads to court. Care Access & Education: DHR Health will host a free adult epilepsy seminar Aug. 15 in Edinburg, offering seizure response, treatment options, and medication management guidance. Healthcare Workforce Policy: Texas Sen. Jana Hughes voted yes on LB912, setting new rules affecting health worker and care practices. Animal & Human Health Alerts: A nationwide recall of liquid medication tied to foreign substance concerns was reported, while health coverage also flagged spreading infectious risks like drug-resistant fungi and salmonella-linked jalapeño issues. Texas Health Business Moves: Bristol Myers Squibb announced a $2.3B Houston biopharmaceutical manufacturing campus, adding 500 jobs, as the state continues to attract major healthcare investment. Community Health Support: A Houston nonprofit launched a Colombia earthquake relief fund aimed at medical care, emergency supplies, and trauma-informed support. Veteran Health Story: Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian custody on humanitarian grounds and is expected to receive medical assessment at a U.S. military hospital in Texas.