News from June 2022


 384 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending May 21

384 people die from diseases of the heart in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 384 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 20.1% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 105 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 4, 2022

105 people die in Texas from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 4, 2022

There were 105 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 0.9% decrease from the previous week.


CDC reports 944 deaths among Texas Hispanics in week ending June 4

CDC reports 944 deaths among Texas Hispanics in week ending June 4

There were 944 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending June 4, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


How many 45-64-year-olds died in Texas during week ending July 2?

How many 45-64-year-olds died in Texas during week ending July 2?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 662 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 2.


 361 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending May 21

361 people die from cancer in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 361 deaths from cancer reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 18.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 67 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending June 4, 2022

67 people die in Texas from kidney disease in week ending June 4, 2022

There were 67 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 6.9% decrease from the previous week.


 36 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 4, 2022

36 people die in Texas from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 4, 2022

There were 36 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Texas during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 5.9% increase over the previous week.


199 people in 25-44 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending July 2

199 people in 25-44 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending July 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 199 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 2.


Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislative Leaders Establishing Special Legislative Committees To Provide Solutions To Protect All Texans

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislative Leaders Establishing Special Legislative Committees To Provide Solutions To Protect All Texans

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement thanking Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for quickly responding to his request to establish special legislative committees following last week's tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.


 113 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending May 21

113 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 113 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 113 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending May 21

113 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 113 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


SAM Party of Texas, Forward Party of Texas to host joint convention

SAM Party of Texas, Forward Party of Texas to host joint convention

Bill King, State Chair for the SAM Party of Texas and Rick Kennedy, State Chair for the Forward Party of Texas, announced today that the two parties will hold a joint convention on September 24 in Houston.


For a Smooth-Running Economy, Rule of Law Matters

For a Smooth-Running Economy, Rule of Law Matters

Countries in which courts more easily enforce contracts see less economic volatility overall than nations that don’t adhere as well to the rule of law. That’s the finding from a study by a finance researcher at The University of Texas at Austin.


Governor Abbott, Uvalde County Announce Opening Of Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, Resources Available For Entire Community

Governor Abbott, Uvalde County Announce Opening Of Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, Resources Available For Entire Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Uvalde County officials are opening a temporary facility for the newly created Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) on Monday, June 6 to begin providing long-term support services for the community.


 85 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending May 21

85 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 85 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


 57 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending May 21

57 people die from diabetes mellitus in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 57 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


310 businesses in Texas have more than 1,000 employees in 2019

310 businesses in Texas have more than 1,000 employees in 2019

There were 310 businesses in Texas with more than 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


 19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending May 21

19 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 19 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.


713 businesses in Texas have between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019

713 businesses in Texas have between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019

There were 713 businesses in Texas with between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


 26 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending May 21

26 people die from kidney disease in Texas during week ending May 21

There were 26 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Texas in the week ending May 21, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Texas.