Office of Governmental Affairs
The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) Office of Governmental Affairs facilitates TAMHSC'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.
More Information
Specifically, TAMHSC 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 TAMHSC activities. Finally, the office seeks to maximize all available state and federal resources for TAMHSC to conduct its mission of education, service, research and outreach to serve the State of Texas.
TAMHSC News & Information
| Legislative Session Wrap-Ups | Government Resources |
Policies |
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82nd Legislature Session Report 81st Legislature Session Report 80th Legislature Session Report 79th Legislature Session Report |
State Government Texas Legislature Federal Government U.S. Congress |
The official policy of the Office of Governmental Affairs
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Contact Information
Any questions or information related to state and federal legislation or appropriations should be directed to:
- Jenny E. Jones, Vice President for Governmental Affairs, jjones@tamhsc.edu or (512) 542-7834
- Denise Rose, J.D., Assistant Vice President for Legislative Affairs, rose@tamhsc.edu or (512) 542-7832
Maps & Directions
- 814 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 (corner of 9th and Lavaca)
- TAMHSC Campuses
