The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) assists the Department of State Health Services (department) to support and coordinate school health programs and school health services. It also provides leadership to identify and disseminate school health best practices and resources for school policymakers.

Vision: We, the TSHAC, envision healthier Texans through coordinated school health. 
Mission: To assist in establishing a leadership role for DSHS in the support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services.  
Goals:  Active leadership – Best practices identification and dissemination – Coordinated school health promotion 
 

About the Texas School Health Advisory Committee

The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) was created by Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 1001.0711. The TSHAC advises DSHS in its support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services. The TSHAC seeks stakeholder input on these issues and produces recommendations to DSHS on school health best practices and resources for school policy makers.

A member must regularly participate in TSHAC meetings and may also have to participate in subcommittee meetings, projects and presentations. Meetings will be held in Austin at least twice a year or at the call of the presiding officer. Virtual attendance at advisory committee meetings is allowed. Reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings is permitted when funds are available.

Livestream: Here

Future meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. 

Members and Appointments

• Committee Membership Roster
• Advisory Committee Appointments
• Details about the Committee’s Composition

Resources

• Sample documents and other helpful tools developed by school districts.