HSC Office of Governmental Affairs

The Texas A&M Health Science Center Office of Governmental Affairs facilitates the HSC’s participation in the public policy-making process at the State and Federal levels, using strong linkages with the Texas A&M System Office of Governmental Relations.  The Office provides accurate and timely information to elected officials as they engage in decision-making affecting the education, training, and research activities of health professionals in Texas.  Specifically, the HSC advises the Texas Legislature, Congress, and state and federal agencies with regard to issues affecting higher education of health professionals including students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, bioscience, and public health.  In addition, the Office provides guidance to ensure State and Federal policy is considered in the planning and implementation of HSC activities. Finally, the Office seeks to maximize all available state and federal resources for the HSC to conduct its mission of education, service, research and outreach to serve the State of Texas.

Legislative Session Wrap-Ups

• 80th Legislature Session Report, Texas A&M System Legislative Review site
• 79th Legislature Session Report, Texas A&M System Legislative Review site
• 78th Legislature Session Report, HSC site
• 78th Legislature Session Report, Texas A&M System Legislative Review (PDF)
• 77th Legislature Session Report (PDF)

Government Resources

• U.S. and State representatives for the HSC
• State Government
  Texas Legislature
• Federal Government
  U.S. Congress

Policies

The official policy of the Office of Governmental Affairs

System policy on TAMUS employees holding public office

Contact Information

Any questions or information related to state and federal legislation or appropriations should be directed to the Vice President for Governmental Affairs.

Contact Jenny E. Jones, Vice President for Governmental Affairs at jjones@tamhsc.edu or (512) 542-7834.