Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas As a former teacher I know nothing is more valuable than education and am looking forward to discussing how we can prepare every Texas student for success in todays workforce said Texas State Senator & Chairman of the Finance Committee Jane Nelson as the committee held hearings late last week on Article III of the Texas State Budget funding public and higher education.
The Committee heard testimony from the Texas Education Agency as well as institutions of higher education. To watch the hearings please visit the Senates website.
Senator Nelson Files SB 18 for Texas medical workforce needs
Senator Nelson this week filed SB 18 to address Texas medical workforce needs by expanding graduate medical education. The bill would address how Texas should spend the $60 million increase in funding for graduate medical education that was included in SB 2.
Texas needs to grow its health care workforce in order to keep up with the needs of our growing population. Access to quality health care depends on a strong workforce said Senator Nelson.
This bill will establish a permanent endowment to support graduate medical education today and in the future and will bring us closer to our goal of one residency spot for every Texas medical school graduate as well as attract physicians from other states to Texas.
Texas Council on Family Violence Day
This last Wednesday was the Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Texas Capitol. Hundreds of advocates came to the Capitol to speak with lawmakers about how to make Texas a safer and more secure place for victims of domestic violence.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Capitol to make their voice heard on this important issue said Senator Nelson who has passed more than 25 bills to protect victims of domestic abuse.
Together we can make a difference.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas As a former teacher I know nothing is more valuable than education and am looking forward to discussing how we can prepare every Texas student for success in todays workforce said Texas State Senator & Chairman of the Finance Committee Jane Nelson as the committee held hearings late last week on Article III of the Texas State Budget funding public and higher education.
The Committee heard testimony from the Texas Education Agency as well as institutions of higher education. To watch the hearings please visit the Senates website.
Senator Nelson Files SB 18 for Texas medical workforce needs
Senator Nelson this week filed SB 18 to address Texas medical workforce needs by expanding graduate medical education. The bill would address how Texas should spend the $60 million increase in funding for graduate medical education that was included in SB 2.
Texas needs to grow its health care workforce in order to keep up with the needs of our growing population. Access to quality health care depends on a strong workforce said Senator Nelson.
This bill will establish a permanent endowment to support graduate medical education today and in the future and will bring us closer to our goal of one residency spot for every Texas medical school graduate as well as attract physicians from other states to Texas.
Texas Council on Family Violence Day
This last Wednesday was the Texas Council on Family Violence Day at the Texas Capitol. Hundreds of advocates came to the Capitol to speak with lawmakers about how to make Texas a safer and more secure place for victims of domestic violence.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Capitol to make their voice heard on this important issue said Senator Nelson who has passed more than 25 bills to protect victims of domestic abuse.
Together we can make a difference.
