Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
The Texas Legislature amended the Health and Safety Code 101 to establish the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (Council) in 1987. In 2006, Legislature amended Title 25, Health Services, Part 12, Rule §801.1 to establish conduction of meetings.
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM | TBD | Robert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100, First Floor, 1100 W. 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 |
Past Meetings and Materials
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes | Webcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders | Agenda | TBD | https://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/326439 |
| September 18, 2024 | Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders | Agenda | https://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/311471 | |
| March 27, 2024 | Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders | Agenda | texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/301002 |
Committee Roster
Council members, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House serve staggered six- year terms, with terms of four members expiring August 31 of each odd-numbered year.
The Council shall:
- Advise the department and recommend needed action for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and for their caregivers
- Coordinate public and private family support networking systems for primary family caregivers
- Disseminate information on services and related activities for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to the medical and health care community, the academic community, primary family caregivers, advocacy associations, and the public
- Coordinate a volunteer assistance program primarily for in-home and respite care services
- Encourage research to benefit persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
- Recommend to the Department disbursement of grants and funds available for the Council
- Facilitate coordination of state agency services and activities relating to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
| Name | City | Membership Category | Appointment Office | Term Expiration | Public Health Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM, CMC | San Antonio | Public | Speaker of the House | 2023 | 8 |
| Laura DeFina, MD | Dallas | Professional | Governor | 2025 | 2/3 |
| Chair Marc Diamond, MD | Dallas | Professional/Physician | Speaker of the House | 2025 | 2/3 |
| Joe A. Evans, Jr. | Beaumont | Public | Governor | 2027 | 6/5S |
| Vaunette Fay, PhD, RN, FNP, GNP-BC | Houston | Professional | Lt. Governor | 2021 | 6/5S |
| Ana Guerrero Gore | Lovelady | Public | Lt. Governor | 2021 | 6/5S |
| Char Hu, PhD | Georgetown | Professional | Lt. Governor | 2023 | 7 |
| Vice-Chair Eddie L. Patton, Jr., MD | Houston | Professional | Governor | 2027 | 6/5S |
| Mary Ellen Quiceno, MD, FAAN, FANA | Fort Worth | Professional/Home Health | Speaker of the House | 2023 | 2/3 |
| Sudha Seshadri, MD, DM | San Antonio | Professional/Public Hospitals | Speaker of the House | 2019 | 8 |
| Terrence Sommers | Midland | Public | Lt. Governor | 2023 | 1 |
| Angela Turner | Normangee | Public | Governor | 2025 | 7 |
Non-Voting State Agency Representatives
| Name | Agency |
|---|---|
| Kelly Fegan-Bohm, MD, MPH, MA | Texas Department of State Health Services Representative |
| Valerie J. Krueger | Texas Health and Human Services Commission Representative |
| Karen Keller | Texas Health and Human Services Commission Representative |
Committee Documents
General Documents
Biennial Reports
Committee Contact
Mailing Address
Alzheimer's Disease Program
PO Box 149347
MC 1945
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States