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Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Board of Nursing

by Nolan Harris
February 4, 2025
in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott Highlights Texas’ Energy Leadership at Dallas Citizens Council Annual Meeting

Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Adamson, D.N.P. and reappointed Manny Cavazos, IV, Carol Hawkins-Garcia, Melissa Schat, and Rickey “Rick” Williams to the Texas Board of Nursing for terms expiring on January 31, 2031.

The Board oversees nursing practice, standards, and education requirements for nursing programs.

Adamson is Director of Clinical Operations at HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Cavazos is a CPA and attorney from Austin.

Hawkins-Garcia is a Clinical Educator at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital.

Schat is a pediatric nurse with Cook Children’s Medical Center. Williams is CEO of RKWM Enterprises, LLC, and a retired U.S. Army Fire Chief.

These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

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