Bastrop County Board Drives Health Initiatives

New advisory board makes progress on regional healthcare goals in first year

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00pm

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The Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health, established last year, has made significant strides in promoting healthcare in the region, according to officials. The board has launched a bilingual newsletter, an online mental health platform, completed disease reporting, developed outbreak communication strategies, and secured $2.7 million in grants to support housing, a health collaborative, and a workforce program.

Why it matters

The board's proactive approach to public health aims to build a more resilient and healthy Bastrop County, moving beyond just reacting to threats and instead focusing on prevention, preparedness, and protecting the well-being of all residents.

The details

The Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health was created last year to lead regional healthcare initiatives. In its first year, the board has accomplished several key goals, including creating a bilingual monthly newsletter and an online mental health platform providing free assessments and information. The board has also completed a quarterly disease condition report, developed an infectious disease communication strategy, and worked on transitioning clinical health services to Bastrop County.

  • The Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health was established last year.
  • The board gave an update on its progress to the Bastrop City Council earlier this month.

The players

Dr. Rajeev Gupta

Bastrop's city representative to the Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health.

Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health

A newly established board focused on promoting regional healthcare initiatives in Bastrop County.

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What they’re saying

“The future of Bastrop County health won't be left to chance. Instead of waiting to see what the future holds, the board and the public health department are stepping up to lead with purpose, building a resilient and healthy county from the ground up.”

— Dr. Rajeev Gupta, Bastrop's city representative to the advisory board

What’s next

The board plans to continue its work on transitioning clinical health services to Bastrop County and exploring additional grant funding opportunities to support its initiatives.

The takeaway

The Bastrop County Advisory Board of Health is taking a proactive, comprehensive approach to improving public health in the region, moving beyond just reacting to threats and instead focusing on prevention, preparedness, and protecting the well-being of all residents.