Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

The Texas Legislature established the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 93 to create the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) in 1999. In 2007, Legislature amended the Title 25, Health Services, Part 15, Rule §1051.1 to establish the conduction of meetings. The Council addresses heart disease and stroke — two of the leading causes of death for Texans. The Council advises the legislature on legislation that is needed to develop further and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all persons with cardiovascular disease or stroke.

The TCCVDS is required to develop an effective and resource efficient plan to reduce morbidity, mortality, and economic burden of cardiovascular disease and stroke in Texas. Work in the state plan’s priority areas depends on the Legislature’s continued funding and support.

Activities of the Council include:

  • developing an effective and resource-efficient plan,
  • conducting health education, public awareness, and community outreach,
  • improving access to treatment,
  • coordinating activities among agencies within the state,
  • developing a database of recommendations for treatment and care, and
  • collecting and analyzing information related to CVD.

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings are open to the public.

DateTimeAgendaLocation
May 12, 20251:30 p.m.AgendaRobert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
August 11, 20251:30 p.m.TBDRobert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756
November 17, 20251:30 p.m.TBDRobert D. Moreton Building, Room M-100, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756

Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.

Past Meetings and Materials

View previous webcasts.

DateMeetingAgendaMinutesWebcast
February 10, 2025Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and StrokeAgenda https://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/334325
November 4, 2024Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and StrokeAgendaPDFhttps://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/319156
August 5, 2024Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and StrokeAgendaPDFhttps://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/311471
May 6, 2024Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and StrokeAgendaPDFhttps://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/304253
February 12, 2024Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and StrokeAgendaPDFhttps://texashhsc.v3.swagit.com/videos/297107

Committee Roster

TCCVDS members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate and serve staggered, six-year terms. Three or four-member terms end on February 1st of each odd-numbered year.

View the Texas statute that establishes this council. Read about the Governor's appointments for more information about serving on councils and the appointment process.

Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Advisory Committee Roster 
NameCityMembership CategoryTerm ExpirationPublic Health Region
Stanley M. Duchman, MDHoustonLicensed Physician in Cardiology20276/5 South
Janet (Hall) Hewlett, RD, LD GeorgetownLicensed Dietitian20297
Alberto Maud, M.D.El PasoStroke Specialist20299/10
Chair
Suzanne Hildebrand
Live OakChair/Public Member20258
Vice-Chair
Oscar M. Aguilar, Jr, M.D, MPH, FACC, FAHA
El PasoLicensed Physician in Primary Care20299/10
  Public Health, Policy and Research  
Elie Balesh, MDHoustonConsumer Member20256/5 South
Sherron Meeks, RN, PhD OdessaRegistered Nurse20279/10
Lourdes CuellarHoustonConsumer Member20276/5 South
Remmy MorrisRound RockPublic Member20257
E'Loria Simon-Campbell, PhDHoustonPublic Health Policy, Research Practice Member20256/5 South

 

*Term expires February 1 of the year listed.

 

Non-Voting State Agency Representatives

NameAgency
Kelly Fegan-Bohm, MD, MPH, MATexas Department of State Health Services
Chelsea Couch, CHESTexas Health and Human Services Commission
Karen Brajcki, MRC, CRCTexas Workforce Commission

Committee Contact

Mailing Address

Texas Heart Disease and Stroke Program
MC 1945 P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714
United States

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