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)
Stay informed about the council and its committees by subscribing to the bulletin.
Public Meeting Dates
Meeting | Date | Location |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Pilot Program Deployment Discussion | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM | The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the AT&T Building/STRAC Conference Center 7500 US Highway 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227. | Agenda |
System Collaborative for Outcome Review (SCOR) | Monday, July 7, 2025 | 4:00 PM | This meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform. | Agenda |
Burn Care Task Force | Tuesday, July 14, 2025 | 3:00 PM | This meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform. | Agenda |
EMS Committee 157.11 Workgroup | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 2:00 PM | This meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform. | Agenda |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. |
Past Meetings and Materials
Date | Agenda | Minutes | Recordings | Reports |
---|---|---|---|---|
March 7, 2025 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report | |
November 25, 2024 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Due to technical difficulties, a recording is not available. | Report |
August 23, 2024 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
June 14, 2024 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
March 20, 2024 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
March 8, 2024 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
February 1-2, 2024 Retreat | Agenda | Report | ||
November 20, 2023 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | Webcast Recording | Report |
August 18, 2023 | Agenda | Approved Minutes | 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 |