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.


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Past Meetings

ALL RECORDED WEBCASTS

Oct. 30, 2023 Webcast Recording Agenda  
Oct. 3, 2022 Webcast Recording Agenda  
Feb. 22, 2022 Webcast
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Dec. 2, 2021 Webcast
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Sept. 21, 2021 Webcast
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June 29, 2021 Webcast
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Apr. 13, 2021 Webcast
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Jan. 8, 2021 Webcast
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Dec. 7, 2020 Webcast
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Oct. 19, 2020 Webcast
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Feb. 4, 2020 Webcast
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Oct. 3, 2018 Webcast
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Feb. 27, 2018 Webcast
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Nov. 16, 2016   Agenda Approved Minutes
Aug. 8, 2016   Agenda Approved Minutes
May 6, 2016   Agenda Approved Minutes
March 9, 2016 Webcast
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Contact Information

Email: TaskForceID@dshs.texas.gov