Advocacy Action Alliance
Collaborative Advocacy to Elevate Rural Voices
About the Advocacy Action Alliance
The Texas Rural Health Advocacy Action Alliance, led by the Texas Rural Health Association (TRHA), serves as the advocacy and collaborative arm of the Texas Rural Health Action Alliance (TRHAA). This network brings together rural healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, organizations, and community leaders to advance policies that strengthen healthcare access and equity across Texas.
Through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and grassroots advocacy, the Advocacy Action Alliance ensures that rural health priorities are amplified at local, state, and national levels.
What We Do
Facilitate
- Facilitate partnerships and collaboration across rural healthcare sectors
Advocate
- Drive policy engagement and elevate rural voices in legislative discussions
Strengthen
- Strengthen rural healthcare workforce recruitment and retention
Share
- Share resources, tools, and best practices to improve rural health outcomes
Key Priorities for Advocacy Action Alliance
Policy & Legislative Collaboration
- Engaging rural health leaders and policymakers to address legislative and funding challenges.
- Supporting key healthcare priorities, including rural workforce development, telehealth, and hospital sustainability.
- Ensuring rural perspectives are included in state and federal policy discussions.
Strengthening Advocacy Networks
- Partnering with rural stakeholders to coordinate advocacy efforts across Texas.
- Hosting advocacy summits, policy forums, and networking events to align rural health priorities.
- Building coalitions that foster collaboration between healthcare organizations, policymakers, and advocates.
Advocacy Training & Resources
- Providing advocacy training and education to empower rural health leaders.
- Offering policy toolkits, legislative updates, and data-driven reports to support informed advocacy efforts.
- Equipping rural stakeholders with communication tools and messaging strategies to effectively engage with policymakers.
Community Impact & Storytelling
- Highlighting real experiences from rural healthcare providers, patients, and community leaders.
- Using firsthand stories to support legislative efforts, shape policy discussions, and raise awareness.
- Promoting grassroots advocacy efforts that reflect the realities of rural healthcare in Texas.
How We Work
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Advocacy Summits & Policy Forums
Hosting statewide and regional events to drive rural health policy discussions. -
Legislative & Stakeholder Engagement
Connecting rural health professionals with policymakers and advocacy leaders. -
Advocacy Training & Leadership Development
Providing resources, toolkits, and workshops to equip rural health advocates. -
The Rural Stories Initiative
Using real-life rural healthcare stories to shape legislative priorities and influence policymakers.
The Power of Rural Stories
Sharing Your Rural Story Can Drive Change!
The Texas Rural Health Stories initiative, in partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), highlights personal experiences from rural healthcare providers, patients, and community leaders. These stories help raise awareness and influence policy changes that reflect the realities of rural healthcare challenges.
Programs & Resources
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Texas Rural Health Stories
A collaboration with NRHA to elevate rural voices and influence policy discussions. -
Advocacy Action Alliance Network
A collaborative space for rural stakeholders to align on healthcare policy priorities. -
Advocacy Training & Policy Forums
Events that bring together rural health leaders, policymakers, and advocates to drive meaningful legislative change.
Get Involved
The Advocacy Action Alliance is designed for collaboration and action. Whether you’re a rural health professional, policymaker, community leader, or advocate, we invite you to engage, connect, and contribute to shaping policies that impact rural healthcare in Texas.
Stay Updated on Advocacy Efforts
Celebrating National Hospital Week
November 20, 2024
Today, the Texas Department of Agriculture State Office of Rural Health (SORH), Permian Basin Ahec, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and AHEC of the Plains, West Texas Area Health Education Center demonstrated the true spirit of National Rural Health Day by celebrating the dedication of rural healthcare providers and students committed to serving rural communities.
Federal Budget Cuts Will Upend Rural Texas Healthcare and Programs
May 5, 2025
Texas can’t afford cuts to rural health care.
Right now, 43% of rural hospitals in our state are already operating on a negative margin..
Rural Innovative Partner Spotlight:
April 4, 2025
TRHA celebrates the launch of the University of Texas at Arlington’s Mobile Simulation Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bring hands-on clinical training directly to rural communities across Texas.