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.

GETAC Strategic Plan

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

Stay informed about the committee by subscribing to the bulletin.

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: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
Agenda

Committee: Pediatric
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Injury Prevention and Public Education
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Stroke
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: EMS Education
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: EMS Medical Directors
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Trauma Systems
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Committee: Cardiac Care
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024.  
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Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM (CST)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, June 7, 2024. 
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Past Meetings

All recorded webcasts

Learn More About the Council and Activities

• 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