A new document from a recent legal filing shows that the Texas Medical Board’s medical director currently works for Planned Parenthood.
As part of the ongoing case the TMB is bringing against Houston’s Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a document in a recent filing shows that TMB Medical Director Robert Bredt has worked for Planned Parenthood of South Texas since 2011.
Bredt has held the medical directorship for the Planned Parenthood of South Texas Laboratory since that time, where he oversees the operation and administration of the lab. Bredt also holds directorships for the Genics Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Genics Laboratory in San Antonio.
Bredt joined TMB in 2012, and taxpayers are currently paying him $185,000 annually.
TMB is requesting Bredt be allowed to testify in the case against Bowden.
Bowden has been at the forefront of multiple prosecutions from TMB, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Houston Methodist Hospital for her COVID-19 treatment protocol.
Bowden treated more than 6,000 COVID-19 patients without a single death. Her treatment approach included the provision of monoclonal antibodies until they were cut off by the federal government, at which time she switched to ivermectin.
The TMB’s case against Dr. Bowden stems from complaints filed by Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth. These complaints allege unprofessional conduct and violations of the standard of care.
TMB dismissed one case against Bowden earlier this year. However, just before Thanksgiving, TMB filed a confidential motion for summary judgment that focuses primarily on her use of social media.
State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) commented on the recent finding, saying that there needs to be consequences for allowing a Planned Parenthood employee to serve on the board.
“The Medical Director for the Texas Medical Board, which has been prosecuting @MdBreathe for years… also works for PLANNED PARENTHOOD,” wrote Harrison. “How is this insanity happening in Texas? There must be consequences.”
TMB members are appointed by the Texas governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate for a six-year term. The board convenes five times a year to interview licensure candidates, consider disciplinary matters, and adopt procedural rules.
While Bredt’s position is not a gubernatorial appointment, his employment is overseen by the governor’s appointees.
Texas Scorecard reached out to Gov. Greg Abbott but did not receive a response by publication.
