Following Democratic victories in Texas midterm elections, questions arise about how incoming Democratic leaders may reshape UT Austin's governance. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa will gain power to appoint Board of Regents members, though six of nine regents will not face reappointment until 2029 or later, and the Republican-controlled Texas Senate must confirm her picks.
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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Partners for Children and Families Committee will meet on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST in Austin.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, organizer; DFPS Partners for Children and Families Committee, committee meeting
From an official record
Less than 24 hours after Democrats swept Texas statewide elections, attorney general-elect Nathan Johnson said he will not continue Ken Paxton's practice of suing doctors in other states who send abortion medication to Texas patients.
Nathan Johnson, attorney general-elect; Ken Paxton, outgoing attorney general; Gina Hinojosa, governor-elect
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is soliciting applications for membership on the State Preventive Health Advisory Committee, which addresses the state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, agency seeking committee members; Department of State Health Services, agency reviewing applicants
From an official record
Texas Department of Insurance adopted a rule designating organizations to set standards for how health benefit plan issuers rank or classify physicians, implementing changes from Senate Bill 926.
Texas Department of Insurance, adopted the rule
From an official record
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will hold an online public hearing on December 2, 2026, to receive public comment on proposed state fiscal year 2028-2030 quality metrics and performance requirements for the Quality Incentive Payment Program.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, hosting public hearing
From an official record
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that its Newborn Screening Laboratory will close on November 11, 2026, to observe Veterans Day. Testing and reporting will resume on November 12, 2026.
Texas Department of State Health Services, announced closure
From an official record
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission notified providers of an Intergovernmental Transfers call for the Directed Payment Program for Behavioral Health Services for the second half of state fiscal year 2027.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, issuing agency
From an official record
The Texas Department of State Health Services is accepting applications for nine membership positions on the State Child Fatality Review Team Committee, with a three-year term ending February 1, 2030.
Texas Department of State Health Services, accepting applications for committee membership
From an official record