Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council
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Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council
The Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council (HPWCC) was established in 2025 through House Bill 3801, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, which added Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 104A. The HPWCC consists of at least nineteen members. Fifteen state agencies and licensing boards appoint at least one ex-officio member, and four members are appointed by the governor.
The purpose of the HPWCC is to study and develop a strategic approach for ensuring a thriving health care system and health professions workforce in Texas.
The HPWCC’s duties include:
- Compiling data and information regarding the health professions workforce from each state agency represented on the council
- Preparing a health professions strategic plan to be published on the council’s website by October 1 of every even-numbered year
- Establishing a workgroup to examine the health professions and health care education programs that provide a gateway into the health professions
The HPWCC provides guidance on the work of DSHS’ Health Professions Resource Center and the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies.
The HPWCC will establish a Nursing Advisory Committee by December 1, 2026. The Nursing Advisory Committee will be responsible for reviewing policies governing data collection and reports related to the nursing profession, develop priorities and an operations plan for the nursing resource section, and review reports and information before dissemination.
Upcoming Meetings
The next HPWCC meeting will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
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Committee Roster
| Name | Agency | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| To be determined | Department of State Health Services | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Jennifer Moore | Health and Human Services Commission | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Valarie Londrie | Texas Education Agency | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Elizabeth Mayer, M.P.Aff. | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Joel Mullins | Texas Workforce Commission | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Walton Bush | Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Casey Nichols, JD | State Board of Dental Examiners | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Rajesh Shenava, M.D. | Texas Medical Board | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Kristin Benton, DNP, RN | Texas Board of Nursing | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Janice McCoy | Texas Optometry Board | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Daniel Carroll | Texas State Board of Pharmacy | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Ralph Harper | Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Darrel Spinks | Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Brittany Sharkey, JD | State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Dennis Clark, DVM | Texas Veterinary Medical Association | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Clifford F. Porter, PhD., M.D. | Governor appointee | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Bryan W. Sisk, D.N.P. | Governor appointee | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Candice R. Smith | Governor appointee | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
| Cheletta L. Watkins, M.D. | Governor appointee | Until replaced by the appointing authority |
Reports and Publications
Note: These reports are the results of research and analyses conducted by the Health Professions Resource Center and the HPWCC. The results do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Department of State Health Services.
For demographic and supply trends for all health professions (including nursing), go to the Health Professions Resource Center website or visit the Texas Health Data website.
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Mailing Address
Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council, Center for Health Statistics, Texas Department of State Health Services
Mail Code 1898
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States
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