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Director of the Texas Medical Board Retires Amid Allegations of Pressure from ‘Fringe Group’


Dr. Robert Bredt, the Director of the Texas Medical Board who retired suddenly amid controversy earlier this month, cited “political pressure” in his resignation letter. Bredt, who had served in the role for 12 years, mentioned feeling forced to resign after Republican legislators and conservative activists discovered his work with a Planned Parenthood laboratory. Following the public disclosure of his resume, which listed his position as laboratory medical director at a Planned Parenthood facility, Bredt faced calls for his dismissal from state representatives Brian Harrison and Briscoe Cain.

Harrison and Cain criticized Bredt for his association with Planned Parenthood, with Harrison calling him a “fox” that needed to be removed from a position of authority. Despite the backlash, Bredt defended his work, stating that the laboratory provided essential health care services to underserved populations in Texas. He also highlighted that his collaboration with Planned Parenthood was legal and approved by the relevant authorities.

Bredt’s resignation came shortly after the public scrutiny of his involvement with Planned Parenthood, with no opportunity for negotiation or settlement from the state. The controversy surrounding his resignation has sparked a debate on the intersection of politics and healthcare in Texas. Planned Parenthood facilities in the state primarily offer sexual and reproductive health services, including birth control and STI testing, and do not provide abortion care due to legal restrictions in Texas.

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