EMS Provider Licensing

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First Responder Organizations

For information and forms visit the First Responder Registration information page. 

For additional help or if you have questions about EMS First Responder forms or processing contact 512-834-6734.

Rules

• Texas Administrative Code 157.11, Requirements for an EMS Provider License
• Texas Administrative Code 157.3, Processing EMS Provider Licenses and Applications
• Texas Administrative Code 157.12, Rotor-wing Air Ambulance Operations
• Texas Administrative Code 157.13, Fixed-wing Air Ambulance Operations

Forms and Documents

Applications

• Provider Licensing Application
• Online Licensing (renewal only)

Checklists
Use the following checklist as a guide regarding required documentation and elaboration of each provider licensing requirement.  

• License
• Renewal License
• EMS Provider Initial Survey Checklist
• EMS Provider Compliance Survey Checklist
• EMS Provider Survey FAQs
• EMS Quality Assurance Plan Tool
• Virtual Inspections/Surveys Procedure

Licensing Forms

• Administrator of Record
• Administrator of Record renewal
• EMS Provider Declaration Form
• EMS Personnel Form
• EMS Station Location List
• EMS Headquarters Physical Location Change
• EMS Vehicle Form
• Medicaid Surety Bonds for Ambulance Providers
• Medical Director Form
• Notifications / Changes Form
• Replacement License / Authorization Form
• Variance Request Form

Notices and Signs

• Consumer Complaint Notice
• EMS Vehicle Out of Service Sign

Fees
Note that money mail is to be submitted to a different address than submittals without payment.

Mailed/Overnight Fee Payments
Use/Submit the below linked cover sheet and address for mailed/overnight fee payments:

• Cover Sheet - Mailed/Overnight Documents Containing Fee Payments

Submission with No Fee
Use one of the links below for the appropriate cover sheet and address for any submission with no fee payment:

Contact

For help or questions about EMS Provider forms or processing call:
Judy Gilbert: 512-231-5771
Kelly Boudreaux: 512-231-5725

Terry Smith 512-834-6725

Douglas Emberton 512-834-6735

Email: EMSProviderFRO@dshs.texas.gov
Fax: 512-206-3779

For technical assistance contact your local field office. You can find a list of offices at: Regional Office Contact Information