Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council
In 1999, Sunset legislation authorized the establishment of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) to advise and make recommendations on the development and implementation of Texas Emergency Healthcare System rules. The Governor appoints the council members.
Vision
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System.
Mission
To promote, develop, and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System.
GETAC Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan for The Texas Emergency Healthcare System (December 2020)
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GETAC Committee Applications
GETAC Committee applications will be accepted September 1-30, 2023 View details.
Public Meeting Dates
Quarter | Date | Hotel Information |
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4th Quarter | November 18-20, 2023 | Held in conjunction with the Texas EMS Conference |
Committee: EMS Education
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the Houston Community College, 555 Community College Dr., Codwell Hall, Room 219, Houston, TX 77013.
Registration (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT) on September 27, 2023.
Agenda
Committee: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Workgroup
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM (CDT)
Location: This meeting will be held in person only. Public participation will be at the Crockett County Civic Center, 100 Medical Drive, Ozona, TX 76943.
Agenda
Past Meetings
Date | Agenda | Minutes | Recordings | Reports |
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August 18, 2023 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report | |
June 9, 2023 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
March 9, 2023 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
March 6, 2023 Retreat | Agenda | Report | ||
November 24, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
August 19, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
May 26, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
March 11, 2022 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
Learn More About the Council and Activities
- Current Council Member Roster (PDF)
- Committee formation statute
- Policies and Procedures
- Index of Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Position Statements
- GETAC Committee Guidelines
Learn More About the Committees and Activities
- Committee Pages
GETAC Contact Form
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