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Gov. Abbott reappoints Dr. Surendra Varma to Texas Medical Board review committee
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed Dr. Surendra Varma to the Texas Medical Board’s District Three Review Committee, according to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.The Texas Medical Board protects public health and safety by setting standards for the practice of me...
Key takeaway Varma and his dedication to academic medicine for over 50 years at our university, not only in this leadership role at the School of Medicine but as an excellent physician for our patients,” said John C.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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