Your TEXPAC and Texas Medical Association (TMA) dues are separate. TMA does not contribute to or endorse political campaigns.  

Elect Physician Friendly Candidates

TEXPAC gets the right candidates elected to stand up for physicians and our patients.

Education and Analysis on the Latest Issues that Affect You

From Medicaid to tort reform to health insurance, TEXPAC keeps you informed on the issues that matter.

Directly Influence How Medical Laws are Written

Tell your elected officials what you and your patients need.

TEXPAC gives physicians a voice at the crowded table of politics — and ensures elected officials are held accountable through a democratic, bipartisan endorsement process. Find out how you can get involved in getting the right people in the legislature.

  Upcoming TEXPAC Meetings

  Business of Medicine Oct. 11-12, 2024
   All TEXPAC Meetings on Friday Oct. 11
   
Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio
      

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A Message from TEXPAC's Chair

"TEXPAC has a direct hand in helping shape meaningful health policy in the legislature through TEXPAC’s grassroots advocacy."

"TEXPAC helps us support medicine-friendly candidates and giving the House of Medicine a stronger voice in the legislature."

 

Sara Austin, MD, FAAN
TEXPAC Chair
Neurologist - Travis County

 

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Hotline is a daily electronic newsletter for TMA members only that reports the legislature's latest actions on bills affecting Texas medicine. The hotline is delivered each legislative day. A weekly recap, delivered each Sunday, is also available.  


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TEXPAC has a strong tradition of enormous success in staving off attacks on tort reform, increasing Medicaid payments, and stopping scope of practice incursions.

Upcoming 2024 Election Dates

October 7, 2024: Last Day to Register to Vote

October 21, 2024: First Day of Early Voting

November 1, 2024: Last Day of Early Voting

November 5, 2024: Election Day


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TEXPAC Staff

Brianna Menard, TEXPAC Director

Brianna Menard is the Director of TEXPAC and Political Education at the Texas Medical Association. With nearly a decade of experience in the Texas Legislature, she most recently served as Executive Director of the Early Childhood Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives, leading a bipartisan coalition to make Texas the best place to raise a child.

During her legislative tenure, Brianna spearheaded key legislation on insulin copay caps, early learning funding, expanding access to high-quality childcare, and strengthening the Texas workforce through apprenticeships. In the legislative off-seasons, she supported pragmatic candidates through door knocking and fundraising.

A native Texan, Brianna earned a BA in Government from The University of Texas. She also serves as the Board Secretary for Wheatsville Food Co-op and is a member of the City of Austin’s Early Childhood Council.

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