Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council

In 1999, Sunset legislation authorized the establishment of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) to advise and make recommendations on developing and implementing Texas Emergency Healthcare System rules. The Governor appoints the council members. 

Vision

A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System.

Mission

To promote, develop, and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System.

Announcement

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services

GETAC Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for The Texas Emergency Healthcare System (March 2024)

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Education Opportunity

Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series

The Texas Pediatric Readiness Improvement Project is a collaborative effort endorsed by the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) to improve pediatric outcomes and support rural trauma centers in meeting the proposed Texas trauma rules slated to become effective in September 2024.

Beginning in January 2024, 1-hour virtual sessions will highlight evidence-based practices and resources for adoption in the emergency department, review standardized simulation cases, and integrate opportunities to engage in pediatric quality improvement efforts. The education series is available at no cost.

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Public Meeting Dates

Next Public Meeting

Committee: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Pediatric
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Injury Prevention and Public Education
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Stroke
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: EMS Education
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: EMS Medical Directors
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Trauma Systems
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Committee: Cardiac Care
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM 
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Omni Fort Worth, 1300 Houston Street, Ft. Worth Ballroom 4 & 5, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, November 20, 2024. Meeting links will be available on the GETAC webpage a week prior to the meeting.

Past Meetings

All recorded webcasts

Learn More About the Council and Activities

• GETAC Quarterly Meeting Schedule
• GETAC Members
• Committee formation statute
• Policies and Procedures
• Index of Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Position Statements
• GETAC Committee Guidelines
• EMS Wall Time White Paper

Learn More About the Committees and Activities

• Committee Pages
  • Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport
  • Cardiac Care
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • EMS Education
  • EMS Medical Directors
  • Injury Prevention and Public Education
  • Pediatrics
  • Stroke
  • Trauma Systems