Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced several appointments to the Pharmacy (TSBP). Stacy Hightower, who works at the Las Colinas Pharmacy, Compounding and Wellness in Irving, has been appointed to fill the pharmacy technician slot. Reappointed to the Board are pharmacists Donnie Lewis and Donna Montemayor and public member Rick Tisch. Their terms will expire on August 31, 2031.
Also in Texas, the state will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding from CMS over five years to improve rural health care across the state. Texas will receive approximately $281 million annually during fiscal years 2026-2030. The Health and Humans Services Commission (HHSC) is currently hiring attorneys and procurement staff for this program and expects the initial flow of funds to arrive in early February. HHSC will develop processes for projects involving direct distribution to local entities via direct awards, with those entities then distributing funds to others. HHSC will also determine procedures for projects that will be managed through its own procurement efforts. More information is available on the Provider Finance Department's website.
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