As a service to the Texas Legislature, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians provides a physician in the Capitol for legislative sessions. This tradition started in 1971 and TAFP has provided a physician in the Capitol for every legislative session including special sessions since. This program is organized by TAFP and co-sponsored by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Medical Association. The Physician of the Day is introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives each day and his or her name becomes a permanent part of the official legislative record.

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Thanks to all of the physicians who volunteered during the 81st Texas Legislative Session. If you are interested in serving as Physician of the Day for the 82nd Legislative Session or any special sessions if they arise, e-mail kmccann@tafp.org or call (512) 329-8666 ext. 16 and we will add you to the Physician of the Day database.