THE WEEKLY DOSE
July 23, 2017					Vol. 6, No. 29
In this Issue…
Legislative Update Need Meeting Space? Save These Dates BCMS Lease Space Available BCMS Auto Program				Support BCMS Circle of Friends Sponsors TMLT Huffman Developments
Legislative Update
Special Session off to a fast start Last Tuesday, July 18, members of the Texas House and Senate returned back to work in Austin for the first called Special Session of the 85^th Legislative Session to tackle a number of items on the Governor’s agenda.   At the top of the agenda is the Sunset legislation, which would provide for the continuance of state agencies that were under sunset review during the 85^th Regular Session, one of which, is the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  The Senate passed its sunset legislation after midnight on July 20.  The full House is expected to take action on sunset legislation in the coming week.  For more information and to read Governor Abbott’s special session proclamation, along with a list of the announced agenda items, click on the following links: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-special-session-proclamation-for-sunset-legislation https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-adds-19-items-to-special-session-call Stay tuned to this column for continuous updates on the Special Session. For local discussion on this and other legislative advocacy topics, consider joining the BCMS Legislative and Socioeconomics Committee by contacting Mary Nava, BCMS chief government affairs officer and lobbyist, at mary.nava@bcms.org.
Need Meeting Space?
		Looking for a place to meet? One benefit of membership in the Bexar County Medical Society is access to the abundant meeting space in the new BCMS Building at 4334 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 200. The Executive Boardroom can fit a dozen people comfortably, while the Large Conference Room can accommodate groups of 70 to 100 with an adjoining kitchen and the latest in audio/visual technology. To check availability and to reserve space call 210-301-4388.
Save These Dates
BCMS Lease Space Available
						One professional office suite available on the first floor with  1,749 square feet of rentable space. The property has an above standard parking ratio of 5.5 spaces per 1,000 SF and Class A common area finishes. Bexar County Medical Society occupies the entire second floor and member physicians are regular visitors to the building for society meetings. For more information call Jon Wiegand at 210-585-4911.
BCMS Auto Program
Circle of Friends Platinum Sponsor
Circle of Friends Gold Sponsor
Thank you to our BCMS Circle of Friends sponsors! This information is sent on behalf of our sponsors but it is not an endorsement. Donations from Circle of Friends sponsors help keep down the cost of dues and allow BCMS to continue to provide quality service to its members. The society continues its pledge to you and only will involve itself in services and programs that benefit you, the member, and your patients.
Bexar County Medical Society 4334 N Loop 1604 W., Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78249 210-301-4391 www.bcms.org
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