~ Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced the appointment of Elizabeth Adamson, D.N.P. and reappointment of Manny Cavazos, IV, Carol Hawkins-Garcia, Melissa Schat, and Rickey "Rick" Williams to the Texas Board of Nursing. These appointments are set to expire on January 31, 2031.

The Texas Board of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the practice of professional nursing, examination of students, and setting standards for professional conduct among license holders. Additionally, the Board is responsible for establishing minimum requirements and standards for nursing degree programs.

Elizabeth Adamson, D.N.P., hailing from Mission, has been appointed as a new member of the Board. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital. With a strong background in nursing and healthcare leadership, Adamson is a member of the American Nurses Association and serves as a mentor for nurses in South Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas (UT) at Arlington. She also holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Nursing Informatics from UT Health Science Center at Houston.

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Manny Cavazos, IV has been reappointed to the Board. He is a self-employed certified public accountant (CPA) and attorney based in Austin. Cavazos is an active member of several professional organizations including the Texas Society of CPAs, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, American Bar Association, and California State Bar. He has previously served on various boards such as the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Prevent Blindness Texas. Cavazos received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from UT Austin and his Juris Doctor from Taft Law School.

Carol Kay Hawkins-Garcia has also been reappointed to the Board. She currently serves as the Clinical Educator at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital in San Antonio. Hawkins-Garcia is a member of several professional organizations including the American Nurses Association, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. She holds an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing from San Antonio College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, and a Master of Science in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School.

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Melissa Schat, a pediatric nurse at Cook Children's Medical Center- Rheumatology Department, has been appointed to the Board. Her extensive clinical experience includes working in home health nursing, medical-surgical units, school nursing, and pediatric rheumatology. Schat is also an active member of the Arthritis Foundation - North Texas and participates in the Jingle Bell Run Fundraiser for Juvenile Arthritis. She received her Vocational Nursing Certificate from Weatherford College.

Rickey "Rick" Williams has been reappointed to the Board as well. He currently serves as the CEO of RKWM Enterprises, LLC., a small veteran-owned property development and management firm. Prior to this role, Williams retired as a Fire Chief from the United States Army after 20 years of honorable service. He is also involved in various organizations such as Toastmaster International and is a lifetime member of the NAACP. Williams holds an Associate of Arts in Instructional Technology from Community College of the Air Force and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Theology from Loyola University New Orleans.

These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation. With their diverse backgrounds and expertise in various areas related to nursing, these individuals are expected to make valuable contributions to the Texas Board of Nursing during their terms which expire on January 31, 2031.

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