Texas
Pharmacy Association leaders attended the 2024 Texas Conservative
Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI) Policy Forum on April 4 in Austin.
TPA President Jay Bueche, President-Elect Jobby John, Vice President
Jason Davis, Past President Carter High, Director Rannon Ching,
Independent Pharmacy Academy (IPA) Chair-Elect Ben McNabb, Director
Rannon Ching, Director Lauren Hayden, IPA Director Emeritus Bruce
McAnally, and CEO Debbie Garza—along with Lobbyist Duane
Galligher—represented TPA.
The event featured Texas Lieutenant Governor
Dan Patrick and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, as well a panel
of notable Texas legislators discussing the state's upcoming challenges.
TPA attendees had the opportunity to meet and greet legislators
including House Public Health Committee Chair Stephanie Klick and
Senator Pete Flores.