Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
On October 6, 2014, Governor Rick Perry created the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response through Executive Order RP-79. The Task Force was composed of seventeen members, and included representatives from pertinent state agencies, as well as experts in infectious disease, emergency management, and in public health preparedness and response.
H.B. 2950, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, codified the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response in Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC) Chapter 81, Subchapter J. The Task Force is required to provide expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses to infectious diseases, as well as serve as a source of information and education.
H.B. 2950 is created as an advisory panel to the Governor, and task force membership is determined by the Governor.
Learn More About the Committee and Activities
- Current Members
- Governor's appointment notice (Gov.Texas.gov)
- Current Member Roster (PDF)
- Rapid Assessment Subcommittee Membership
- John Hellerstedt, M.D.
- Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.
- Nim Kidd
- David Lakey, M.D.
- James LeDuc, Ph.D.
- Dorothy Overman, M.D.
- Gerald Parker, D.V.M., Ph.D.
- Cecile Young
- Committee formation statute: Health and Safety Code, Chapter 81, Subchapter J
- Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response January 2017 (PDF)
Past Meetings
Contact Information
Email: TaskForceID@dshs.texas.gov
Phone: 512-969-0428