State Preventive Health Advisory Committee

The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee (SPHAC) advises DSHS to carry out the tasks outlined in 42 USC §300w-4(d) regarding the formulation of an annual state plan for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG), administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and make recommendations to DSHS regarding the development and implementation of a state plan, including recommendations on:

• The conduct of assessments of public health;
• The activities authorized in U.S. Government Codes, including 42 USC §300w-3 that should be carried out in the state;
• The allocation of payments made to the state under 42 USC §300w-2;
• The coordination of activities carried out under the state plan with relevant programs of other entities; and
• The collection and reporting of data per 42 USC §300w-5(a).

The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 2110 (State Agency Advisory Committees) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25, Part 1, § 84.

Committee Membership

The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee has eight members.

These members include representatives from businesses, colleges or universities, local health departments, hospitals or health systems, schools of public health, senior or adult service organizations, state health departments, and state or local governments.

Members provide adequate representation of the general public and health departments. 

View the committee membership roster (PDF).

Meeting Information

The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee is required to meet two times per year per statute.

The purpose and focus of these meetings are to allow the advisory committee to either (1) plan or discuss the development of the proposed Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan (Healthy People 2030 objectives and activities) that will be submitted or (2) to review a draft of proposed objectives and activities of the work plan. For the final meeting, the advisory committee should be presented with the final work plan that will be submitted to CDC, which includes the appropriate allocation amounts, and provided the opportunity to offer any final recommendations. 

Next Public Meeting

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Past Meetings

All recorded webcasts

Next Public Hearing

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Learn More About the Committee

• United States Government Code 42 USC §300w-4 - Applications for Payments, State Plan, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
• Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 25, Part 1, § 84 - The State Preventive Health Advisory Committee
• Texas Government Code 2110 - State Agency Advisory Committees
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ¾ Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG)

For more information, contact:

Laura Bianco
Texas Department of State Health Services
Division for Regional and Local Health Operations
1100 West 49th Street
​​​​​​​Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-963-0389
Fax: 512-776-7590
Email: Laura.Bianco@dshs.texas.gov