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Head Of State Health And Human Services Commission To Retire
The director of the commission that oversees health and social services in Texas is planning to leave office.
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AUSTIN (May 14, 2009)--Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins is retiring as head of the state Health and Human Services Commission.
Hawkins said he had notified Gov. Rick Perry Thursday of his plans to leave office.
The commission oversees health and social services in Texas, including the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Perry appointed Hawkins to the post in January 2003.
Previously, Hawkins served in the White House in President George W. Bush's administration.
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