The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. It is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives. The state legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin. The upcoming session will be the 89th session and is scheduled to convene on January 14, 2025 at noon the regular sessions are 140 calendar days. 

Texas also knows as the Lone Star State is comprised of 5 Texas HIMSS Local Chapter. Each Texas HIMSS Chapter meets with their local Legislative representatives throughout the year; however, the Texas HIMSS Advocacy Committee, works as one team when we gather in Austin to visit and educate our entire Texas Legislative representatives.

Although this is a one-day event it requires a lot of planning and does not happen on one day. This is just the beginning of making connections and partnering with our Texas Legislatives. Our focus in legislation that impacts Healthcare including Information Technology, Maternal Health, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease Management, Substance Abuse and Artificial Intelligence.  

Those who are committed to visiting with our Legislative please register and join us March 24th. It is a full day of education. visiting and socializing.