Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council

EMS and Trauma Systems

EMS and Trauma Systems

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 council and its committees by subscribing to the bulletin.

GETAC Prehospital Whole Blood Task Force (PHWBTF)

The task force has developed a resource toolkit for the Prehospital Whole Blood Deployment Pilot Program. The toolkit is composed of living documents on the RAC Data Collaborative (RDC) webpage.  When visiting the RDC's document library, select "PHWBTF" under document category to filter for program-specific documents.

Public Meeting Dates

MeetingDateLocation
FY26 Q4 
Meetings		August 25-28, 2026DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY27 Strategic 
Planning 
Session		October 14-15, 2026DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY27 Q1 
Meetings		November 20-23, 2026Meetings will be held in conjunction with the Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth, TX.
FY27 Q2 
Meetings		March 9-12, 2027DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY27 Q3
Meetings		June 15-18, 2027DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY27 Q4
Meetings		August 17-20, 2027DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY28 Strategic 
Planning 
Session		October 13-14, 2027DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
FY28 Q4
Meetings		November 19-22, 2027 Meetings will be held in conjunction with the Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth, TX.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Committee DateTimeLocationDocuments
**Cancelled**
GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task Force + RAC		Monday, July 13, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Agenda
GETAC IPPE Committee WorkgroupWednesday, July 20, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform.  
GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task Force + RACJuly 27, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Agenda
GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task Force + RACAugust 10, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Agenda
GETAC EMS Committee 157 WorkgroupTuesday, August 11, 20262:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform.  
GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task ForceTuesday, August 25, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Disaster Preparedness and ResponseWednesday, August 26, 20269:00 AM The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
PediatricWednesday, August 26, 202610:30 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Injury Prevention and Public EducationWednesday, August 26, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 

 

 

StrokeWednesday, August 26, 20262:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Air Medical and Specialty Care TransportWednesday, August 26, 20264:00 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
System Collaborative for Outcome Review (SCOR)Wednesday, August 26, 20265:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
EMS EducationThursday, August 27, 20269:00 AM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Thursday, August 27, 202610:30 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
EMS Medical DirectorsThursday, August 27, 20261:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Trauma SystemsThursday, August 27, 20262:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Cardiac CareThursday, August 27, 20264:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  
Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)Friday, August 28, 20268:00 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.  

Past Meetings and Materials

All recorded webcasts

DateAgendaMinutesRecordingsReports
June 5, 2026Agenda Webcast RecordingReport
March 13, 2026AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
November 24, 2025AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
August 22, 2025AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
June 6, 2025AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
March 7, 2025AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
November 25, 2024AgendaApproved MinutesDue to technical difficulties, a recording is not available.Report
August 23, 2024AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
June 14, 2024AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
March 20, 2024AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
March 8, 2024AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
February 1-2, 2024 RetreatAgenda  Report
November 20, 2023AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
August 18, 2023AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
June 9, 2023AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
March 9, 2023AgendaApproved MinutesWebcast RecordingReport
March 6,2023 RetreatAgenda  Report

GETAC Council

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