Key Health and Human Services Funding for Texas
Apr 7, 2013 Comments Off admin
As Vice-Chair of the Human Services Committee, our committee is always looking for ways to make sure our most vulnerable are fairly taken care of. Last week we passed the House substitute to Senate Bill 1 that included key funding for welfare and rehabilitation programs. We worked hard as a committee to make sure the …
An Independent Medical Campus
Mar 13, 2013 Comments Off admin
As our region grows the capacity to address out healthcare needs must also keep pace. HB 257 will transform the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso into a stand-alone institution of the Texas Tech University System. An independent Medical campus will meet the unique needs of El Paso and have a positive economic …
Proud to Stand with the NASW Texas – Rio Grande Chapter
Mar 8, 2013 Comments Off admin
Very proud to receive the Elected Official of the Year award from the Rio Grande Chapter of the NASW – Texas. They are a vital organization that are a strong voice for social workers across the nation. We truly owe them a debt of gratitude.
TTUHSC El Paso – The Need for Stand-Alone Status
Feb 27, 2013 Comments Off admin
Recently, the El Paso Times published an editorial stating the strong case for stand-alone status for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. This does not mean we sever ties to Texas Tech- Lubbock, it means we can better control the TTUHSC – El Paso mission and focus on our local needs. …