HHSC Launching Rural Hospital Officers Academy
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced that they are launching a Rural Hospital Officers Academy to strengthen rural health care in Texas. The academy is expected to begin enrolling…
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Gov. Abbott Appoints Howden as Secretary of State
Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has appointed Robert S. Howden as the Secretary of State of Texas. His term will become effective July 18, 2026. Robert S. Howden of…
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2026-2027 SAAH Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Comment Period Open
The proposed version of the 2026-2027 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) has been posted on the Texas Education Agency's website. The SAAH includes information on FSP eligibility requirements for all students, minimum…
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Upcoming Senate Committee Meetings
- Finance - 7/27/2026on July 21, 2026 at 4:08 am
Time: 10:30 AM, Location: E1.036 (Finance Room)
- Finance - 7/28/2026on July 21, 2026 at 4:08 am
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E1.036 (Finance Room)
Upcoming House Committee Meetings
- Land & Resource Management - 7/21/2026on July 21, 2026 at 4:08 am
Time: 9:00 AM, Location: E2.026
- Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs - 7/30/2026on July 21, 2026 at 4:08 am
Time: 10:00 AM, Location: E2.016
Upcoming Joint Committee Meetings
- No committee meetings scheduled.on July 21, 2026 at 4:08 am
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