Preparedness Coordinating Council
The Preparedness Coordinating Council (PCC) operates per the Committee Formation Statute, which was established under the Texas Health and Safety Code, §1001.035. It authorizes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to appoint advisory committees, and Title 42 of the United States Code §247d-3a (b) which requires an advisory committee (or similar mechanism) to obtain input on preparedness planning.
The multidisciplinary Preparedness Coordinating Council advises and assists the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on topics related to state and regional preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities as they pertain to the Emergency Support Function (ESF)-8 (Public Health and Medical). The PCC assists DSHS by providing strategic guidance to promote consensus and coordination of state and local efforts and improving public health and medical preparedness.
Upcoming Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Presentations |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | ||
| January 20, 2026 | ||
| October 20, 2025 |
Future meeting dates and related information are subject to change.
Past Meetings and Materials
Archived videos of meeting webcasts are available for viewing for approximately two years from the date the meeting was posted on the website and based on the DSHS records retention schedule.
Committee Roster
2025
| Name | City | Membership Category | Term Expiration | Public Health Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Parisi | Austin | Texas Hospital Association (THA) | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| David Fleeger, MD | Austin | Texas Medical Association | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Bryan Mares | Austin | National Assoc. of Social Workers/Texas Chapter | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Greg Bennett | Austin | United Way of Texas | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| James Elliott | Austin | Texas Division of Emergency Management | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Ryan Hammett | Austin | Texas Military Department | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Scott Smith | Austin | Texas Funeral Service Commission | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Michelle Havelka | Austin | Texas Comm on Environmental Quality | 12/31/2026 | 7 |
| Serena Bumpus | Austin | Texas Nurses Association (TNA) | 12/31/2028 | 7 |
| Vacant | Texas Society of Infection Control and Prevention | 12/31/2028 | ||
| Vacant | Urban Local Health Department* | 12/31/2028 | ||
| Ginny Lewis Ford | Austin | Texas Association of Regional Councils | 12/31/2028 | 7 |
| John Henderson | Austin | Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) | 12/31/2028 | 7 |
| Eric Epley | San Antonio | Governor’s EMS Trauma Advisory Council | 12/31/2030 | 8 |
| Stephanie Duke | Austin | Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster | 12/31/2030 | 7 |
| Holli Tietjen | Austin | Texas Animal Health Commission | 12/31/2030 | 7 |
| Vacant (in process) | University/Health Science Center* | 12/31/2030 | ||
| Vacant (in process) | Rural Local Health Department* | Pending | ||
| Vacant (in process) | Native American Tribal Representative | Pending | ||
| Vacant (in process) | Texas Healthcare Association or Texas Assisted Living Association | Pending |
* Appointment in process
Committee Contact
Physical Address
Division for Regional and Local Health Operations
Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR)
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-1926
United States