Texas approach to the No Surprises Act
Learn about Texas' approach to the No Surprises Act, including balance billing protections and independent dispute resolution processes. Find out how the Texas Department of Insurance and regulatory agencies ensure compliance and enforce consumer protections.
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Understanding TPDES Permits and Texas Wastewater Regulations
Learn about the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits and regulations governing produced wastewater in Texas. Explore the authority of regulatory bodies like the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Discover management opt
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Voices of Reconstruction: Perspectives of African American and Women in Texas
Explore the impact of African Americans and women in Texas during the Reconstruction period through the lens of political, economic, and social influencers. Learn about African American legislators, the Freedmen's Bureau, and women's suffrage movement in Texas, shedding light on their contributions
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ACT Health Commissioning Community Sector Update - August 2, 2023
Join the Health System Planning and Evaluation team for the ACT Health Commissioning Community Sector Update on August 2, 2023. The session aims to discuss and showcase health sector reform activities, focus on community health services commissioning, and explore opportunities for quality developmen
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Modernizing Public Health in Texas
Focused on modernizing public health data systems in Texas, the initiative aims to enhance data sharing, visualization, and response times for improved health outcomes. Updates include enhancements to NEDSS and ImmTrac2, as well as ongoing projects in maternal and child health data modernization.
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Digital Marketing Company Texas. SEO & PPC Services in Texas
Are you in search of a top-rated digital marketing company in Texas? Look no further than UpInFifty. We specialize in helping local businesses thrive through tailored digital marketing campaigns. Our services include custom website design, SEO, and PPC to ensure your business stands out online. Our
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UpInFifty: Digital Marketing Agency To Grow Your Business Online in Texas
Upinfifty is your one-stop shop for online success in Texas! We offer a full range of website and marketing services to help businesses grow, Stunning Website Design, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Ads. Best Digital Marketing company In Texas to Improve your website's ranking in search results for better orga
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Modernizing Public Health Data in Texas: Strategies and Upgrades
The Office of Public Health Data Strategy in Texas is undertaking modernization initiatives to enhance data visualization, sharing, and progress tracking. Upcoming upgrades include transitioning to NEDSS version 6.0.16, introducing new tools for data collection support, and improving reporting capab
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Innovative Post-Graduate Clinical Social Work Fellowship at Texas A&M Health
Texas A&M Health offers a unique 2-year post-graduate fellowship program focusing on clinical social work to address workforce shortages. The program provides intensive training, supervision, and diverse learning opportunities, aiming for independent licensure. With a strong focus on clinical practi
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Texas Contributions to the Confederate Army in the Civil War
Texas played a significant role in the Civil War by contributing soldiers to the Confederate Army. Governor Francis Lubbock led the state's efforts, organizing troops and sending units such as Hood's Texas Brigade and Terry's Texas Rangers to fight in key battles. Despite initial resistance to the d
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The Evolution of Aquarium Societies in Texas: A Historical Journey from 1932 to 2019
Explore the history of FOTAS - the Federation of Texas Aquarium Societies, from its inception in 1952 to its evolution into a yearly convention. Discover the chronology of aquatic organizations in Texas from the 1930s, including the formation of various aquarium clubs and their contributions to the
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Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium Grant Review Process and Funding Distribution
The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium is conducting a grant review process for new and emerging mental health researchers. The process involves individual and group reviews to ensure fair distribution of funds across Texas institutions. The budget available is $8.4 million, with specific cri
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Job Responsibilities of Health Personnel in Primary Health Centre
Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves as the basic unit of public health services, aiming to offer accessible and affordable primary healthcare services to the community. The PHC staff are responsible for providing medical care, maternal and child health services, promoting public health initiatives, o
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Understanding Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas
Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in Texas are special districts that are self-governed but require approval from the host municipality. They have the authority to provide infrastructure and approved service plans. MMDs can issue tax-exempt bonds, levy taxes, assessments, and impact fees, and pr
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The Long Term Plan in Mental Health Services: Key Ambitions and Achievements
Professor Tim Kendall, National Clinical Director for Mental Health, outlined key ambitions for mental health services in the NHS Long Term Plan by 2023/24. These include increased access to specialist perinatal mental health services, school-based support teams, and NICE-approved IAPT services. The
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European Exploration and Missions in Texas: Legacy and Impact
Spain and France's explorers like Cortes, Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, and others ventured into the New World, shaping Texas history with discoveries, conquests, and missions to convert natives. The journey includes expeditions, conflicts, and the establishment of missions that secured Texas for Spain bu
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Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services Overview
Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services provide job matching, resume assistance, and career advisement to veterans and their families across Texas. With Veteran Career Advisors, Veteran Employer Liaisons, and Rural Veteran Career Advisors, the program aims to increase employment opportunities
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Employment Law Considerations and Best Practices during COVID-19: Insights for Texas Employers
Explore key employment law considerations and best practices for Texas employers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include paid leave benefits, responding to employee requests, transitioning back to the workplace, proper actions for positive cases, furloughs, and more. Discover insights from Exec
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The Convention of 1836 and the Texas Declaration of Independence
The Convention of 1836 held in Washington on the Brazos led to the drafting of the Texas Declaration of Independence, declaring Texas as a free and sovereign republic. The declaration highlighted grievances against Mexico and the adoption of a new constitution on March 2, 1836, known as Texas Indepe
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Classroom Connectivity Initiative in Texas: E-rate and State Matching Fund Process
The Classroom Connectivity Initiative in Texas outlines how E-rate and State Matching funds work to make telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries. With federal E-rate discounts ranging from 20% to 90%, and state matching funds providing dollar-for-dollar
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Legal Issues and Compliance for Charter Holders in Texas Education
This content covers essential legal information for entities holding charters in the education sector in Texas. It addresses governance, applicable laws and regulations, eligibility criteria, and compliance requirements related to IRS 501(c)(3) exemption status. Key topics include organizational str
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Enhancing Health Department's Preventive Health Services Overview
This presentation showcases the initiatives undertaken by Claudia Lozano and her team in enhancing preventive health services in health departments. It discusses the 1115 Texas Healthcare Transformation Waiver, preventive health services, outcome measures, stretch activities, community benefits, and
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Adolescent Substance Use Treatment and Screening Programs in Texas
Expansion of adolescent substance use treatment and screening programs across different University of Texas Health Science Centers in Texas, focusing on implementing systematic screening, evidence-based interventions, and referral pathways for youth with substance use disorders. The initiative aims
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Texas Water Research Network: Building Resilience in Water Resources
Texas Water Research Network focuses on addressing the resilience of water resources in Texas to changes in natural and human systems. By bringing researchers, stakeholders, and policy makers together, the network aims to improve connections and promote effective interactions to enhance water resili
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Improving Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Sustainability in Texas
The USDA NRCS EQIP Edwards Aquifer State Resource Concern (EA SRC) program in Texas aims to enhance local agriculture productivity and environmental objectives by focusing on water quality, erosion reduction, efficient water usage, and addressing climate change impacts. The program provides voluntar
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Texas Pecan Board Enhancing Pecan Farming and Market Promotion
The Texas Pecan Board aims to improve the lives of Texas pecan farm families through enhanced productivity, market strategies, and promotion of pecan products. The board receives grants for various projects and collaborates with organizations to address challenges like the Pecan Weevil infestation.
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Texas Health Care Collaboratives: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery
Texas Health Care Collaboratives focus on promoting collaboration and innovation in healthcare delivery and payment models. They aim to improve quality and efficiency by encouraging provider collaboration, effective delivery models, and coordination of services while reducing potentially preventable
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Early History of American Indian Groups in Texas and North America
This content delves into the origins, identification, regions, and ways of life of American Indian groups in Texas and North America before European exploration. It also covers motivations for European exploration, settlement of Texas, significant explorers, Spanish settlements and missions in Texas
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Texas Department of Banking Overview
Established in 1905, the Texas Department of Banking ensures the safety, soundness, and competitiveness of the financial services system in Texas. With a focus on regulatory oversight, the department supervises a variety of entities including commercial banks, trust companies, foreign bank agencies,
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Texas Public Finance Authority: Overview of Client Agencies and Issuance History
Explore the Texas Public Finance Authority (TPFA) and its role as the central state issuer for various state agencies, including Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and more. Learn about TPFA's issuance history, managing billions in bonds and provi
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The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies at Texas A&M International University
The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is a program designed for academically focused and motivated high school students in 11th and 12th grades. Located on the Texas A&M International University campus, the academy offers students the opportunity to complete two years of college concur
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Management of Funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in Texas
Texas has access to funds from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill through the Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, and the RESTORE Act. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation allocates funds for Texas projects, while BP provides funding for early restoration projects.
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Scottish Public Health Observatory: Enhancing Health Information for Better Decision Making
The Scottish Public Health Observatory collaborates with NHS National Services Scotland to provide health information, intelligence, and statistical services supporting NHS in enhancing quality improvement in health care. They analyze national health data to improve population health and reduce heal
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Overview of Major Eras in Texas History
Explore the major eras in Texas history, including Natural Texas, Spanish Colonial, Texas Revolution, Age of Oil, and more. Understand the significance of key dates like 1821 and 1836, and compare pre-colonization American Indian cultures. Learn about important figures in European exploration and co
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Texas History Overview: Missions, Colonization, and Important Figures
Explore the rich history of Texas through missions, colonization, and key figures such as Alvarez de Pineda, Massanet, Cabeza de Vaca, and more. Delve into topics like the first map of Texas, Spanish efforts to colonize, conflicts with France, and the unique cultures that shaped Texas. Discover how
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Air North Texas Campaign Overview
Air North Texas is a public awareness campaign in North Central Texas promoting clean air choices and lifestyle changes. It aims to improve air quality, impact health, and the environment. The campaign includes elements like a website, social media, events, and partner support to create a consistent
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University of Texas Health Center Infection Control Collaborative Overview
University of Texas Health Center Infection Control Collaborative, led by Jan Evans Patterson, MD, focuses on improving patient safety through collaborative efforts. The program includes clinical and quality improvement experts working together on topics like multi-drug resistant organisms, hand hyg
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Texas A&M University System 7th Annual Military Friendly Symposium
The Texas A&M University System's 7th Annual Military Friendly Symposium highlights the collaboration between the university and the Texas Workforce Commission in supporting veterans. The symposium showcases initiatives such as WorkInTexas.com and the Texas Veterans Leadership Program, aimed at prov
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From Anglo Colonization to Texas Revolution: A Journey Westward
Anglo Colonization and the road to revolution led to the Texas Revolution as American settlers moved west, disregarding Spanish authority and sparking conflicts. Empresarios played a role in land distribution, while figures like Augustus Magee and Bernardo Gutierrez fought for Texas independence. Tr
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Affirmative Action and Race-Conscious Admissions: The Fisher v. Texas Case
The content discusses the Fisher v. Texas case, where Abigail Fisher, a white female, was denied admission to the University of Texas and challenged the use of race in admissions. It explores the 10% law, holistic admissions, and the debate surrounding affirmative action policies. The demographic br
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