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ALBERT HAWKINS

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After a distinguished, 30-year public service career, Albert Hawkins brings an extensive level of executive experience, knowledge and insight to the policy consulting sector.  His areas of expertise include health and human services policy, financing and operations and Texas legislative processes and practices.  He has gained substantive understanding and knowledge across a broad array of state fiscal, regulatory and policy areas, as well.  Mr. Hawkins is widely acknowledged for his effectiveness in developing strategic solutions, formulating appropriate policy actions and responses and facilitating successful business decisions.

 

 

Appointed by Governor Rick Perry to head the Health and Human Services Commission and provided leadership and strategic direction to the health and human services system in Texas.  The commission oversees the operations of 5 HHS agencies, comprised of over 54,000 employees working with a total annual budget of about $25 billion.  Direct responsibilities included coordinating policy decisions, adopting rules and regulations, formulating a consolidated health and human services budget, improving system-wide business operations, and administering eligibility determination functions, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid Acute Care programs.

 

 

Prior to his appointment by Governor Perry, Albert was appointed by President George W. Bush as the liaison between the White House and the President’s Cabinet.  Key duties included: (1) advising the President of Cabinet activities and issues affecting Cabinet departments; (2) facilitating effective Cabinet involvement with White House policy development efforts; and (3) communicating White House plans and policies to Cabinet departments.

 

Ahawkins@hawkinsppc.com

 (512) 617-6738