You might think with federal financial aid winding down, folks would be dropping their health insurance. But here in Texas, it's actually the opposite. More Texans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, even as those helpful government subsidies went away and national enrollment dipped. This surprising turn is pretty important for you. It tells us that despite big changes to the ACA's money support, a lot of people in our state are still finding value in these plans. For Texas, it means the healthcare marketplace here seems a bit more solid than expected. Experts worried we'd see a lot of people lose their coverage, but that hasn't happened. From a legal angle, this shows the ACA's framework is holding up, at least in Texas. It highlights the state's unique needs and how vital these federal programs remain for many residents. When subsidies shift, it usually means you'd pay more, but Texans are still signing on. That's a big deal for public health policy and ongoing access to care.