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It is the duty of the Nominations and Elections Committee to solicit nominations from the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) membership and develop a slate of no more than two candidates for each office. On behalf of the committee, I am pleased to share our recommended slate for the 2025 nominations and elections cycle. 

As future speech-language pathologists and audiologists, we must embrace person-centered care to ensure that our interventions are meaningful, culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual's unique needs, ultimately empowering them to communicate with confidence in their daily lives.

As I enter the role of Vice President of Professional Services at the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA), I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the extraordinary contributions of our volunteers. Beyond the invaluable hours they dedicate, I've come to recognize a profound truth: Our volunteers are a reservoir of untapped talent, a force multiplier that deserves our unwavering appreciation and strategic cultivation.

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF) is excited to continue intentional efforts in facilitating leadership development for current and future leaders of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). These leadership training initiatives will be supported by the TSHF through the Julie Beth Noel Leadership Development Fund. 

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The 89^th legislative session of the Texas Legislature is well underway. The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) is closely monitoring more than 100 bills we think may have some impact on the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. One area we are closely monitoring and advocating for includes issues related to public schools.

The 89^th Legislative Session of the Texas legislature is well under-way. The Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA) is closely monitoring over 100 bills that we think may have some impact on the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. One area of focus is voucher legislation.  We recognize that our members and colleagues have specific questions about voucher legislation, such as what is TSHA’s position on vouchers, and what are we advocating for related to vouchers and/or school choice legislation.