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 developing and implementing 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 (March 2024)
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Public Meeting Dates
Meeting | Date | Location |
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Q1 Meetings |
March 5-7, 2025 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
Q2 Meetings |
June 4-6, 2025 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
Q3 Meetings |
August 20-22, 2025 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
Q4 Meetings |
November 22-24, 2025 |
Meetings will be held in conjunction with the Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth, TX. |
Upcoming Public Meetings
Committee |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Agenda |
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EMS Committee 157.11 Workgroup |
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
This meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform. |
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Burn Care Task Force |
Tuesday, July 14, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
This meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform. |
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GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task Force |
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Disaster Preparedness and Response |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
9:00 AM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Pediatric |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Injury Prevention and Public Education |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Stroke |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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System Collaborative for Outcome Review (SCOR) |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
5:30 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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EMS Education |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
9:00 AM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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EMS Medical Directors |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Trauma Systems |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
2:30 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Cardiac Care |
Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) |
Friday, August 22, 2025 |
8:00 AM |
The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. |
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Past Meetings and Materials
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
Recordings |
Reports |
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March 7, 2025 |
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November 25, 2024 |
Due to technical difficulties, a recording is not available. |
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August 23, 2024 |
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June 14, 2024 |
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March 20, 2024 |
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March 8, 2024 |
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February 1-2, 2024 Retreat |
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November 20, 2023 |
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August 18, 2023 |
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June 9, 2023 |
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March 9, 2023 |
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March 6,2023 Retreat |
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