Governmental Relations

About

The Office of Governmental Relations facilitates Texas A&M Health's participation in the public policy-making process at the state and federal levels, in close collaboration with The Texas A&M University System Office of Governmental Relations.

We advocate on behalf of Texas A&M Health and advise the Texas Legislature, Congress, and state and federal agencies on issues affecting the education of health professionals, including students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and public health. In addition, our office provides guidance to ensure state and federal policy is considered in the planning and implementation of Texas A&M Health activities and seeks to maximize all available state and federal resources for Texas A&M Health to conduct its mission of education, service, research, and outreach to serve the state of Texas.

As a leading health science center with impacts across the state and country, many Texas A&M Health faculty, staff, and students interact with state and federal government officials in various capacities, including:

Inviting state and federal officials to campus (e.g., tours or speaking as part of a conference or panel)
Traveling to Austin or Washington, D.C. to testify or serve as a witness at hearings
Advocating before members of the State Legislature, Congress, and or officials or their staff
Attending legislative or “fly-in” days in Austin or Washington, D.C. with associations or organizations

As Texas A&M Health’s interface with the state and federal government, we can help make advocacy and engagements more effective, if notified in advance. Our office can also ensure you are well-briefed on pertinent health science center issues and that interactions are in compliance with Texas A&M policy and legal, ethical, and federal lobbying disclosure requirements. We are also available to help faculty, staff, and students with any questions or concerns regarding engaging with elected officials.

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The Office of Government Relations is here to assist you. Please contact kyler.ramsey@tamu.edu to schedule a time to visit before engaging with state and federal officials.