Abbott writes THECB to create task force addressing healthcare workforce shortages

AUSTIN (KXAN) --Gov. Greg Abbott is taking steps to make sure Texans can see a doctor or a nurse when they are needed.On Thursday, Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) asking them to help address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas, Abbott's office said in a news release.Abbott said he wants board to create a task force that would "provide opportunities and remove barriers" for those hoping to get into the field, the release said."Texas is the fastest