The third special session ends November 7, so lawmakers only have a short window of time to move forward on the Governor’s priority legislation on school vouchers and funding, prohibiting private employer COVID mandates and border security. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has hinted at the possibility of a fourth special session if his school vouchers proposal does not pass.
Also in Texas, HEB’s Austin Pharmacy and Wellness teams toured NACDS Texas lobbyists through two HEB facilities, educating our team on the operations and healthcare services provided to the local community.
Also in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) appointed Raymond Charles Winter as Inspector General for Texas Health and Human Services, replacing Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman, who served for six years.
Also in Texas, the Health, and Human Services Commission’s (HHSC) Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is hosting an Immunization Webinar on November 8. Topics include influenza programs, adult immunizations, current disease rates and strategies to improve immunization coverage.
Finally in Texas, HHSC’s DSHS’ announced a $4 million dollar grant to help implement policies and programs to prevent the use of dangerous drugs like fentanyl. The agency will create new tools to analyze the causes and effects of drug poisoning and then use that information to develop science-based strategies to prevent drug use and poisonings.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.