Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates
Notice: Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 information as it is made available on the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 web page at
dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.
EMS staffing waivers extended August 26, 2022
The Office of the Governor is in receipt of the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) request to extend the temporary suspension of 25 TAC 157.11(h)(1)-(6) and Sections 773.050(a) of the Texas Health & Safety Code beyond the current termination effective date of 12:01am on February 28, 2022. DSHS asserts that strict compliance with these laws could prevent, hinder, or delay the delivery of services in relation to efforts to cope with the declared disaster.
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, the Office of the Governor grants DSHS’s request to continue the suspension of the following laws beyond the current termination effective date of 12:01am on February 28, 2022: This suspension of the above-referenced laws shall remain in effect until the earlier of 12:01am on August 26, 2022 or when the March 13, 2020 disaster declaration is lifted or expires.
Due to the current COVID-19 state of disaster in Texas, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requested and the Office of the Governor granted EMS waivers and extensions.
COVID-19 Facility Designation Information Updated May 12, 2021
Due to postponement of onsite reviews, and increased demands on hospitals due to COVID-19, facilities may consider requesting an extension to their designation expiration date. Please review the guidance document and contact our office at
DSHS.EMS-TRAUMA@dshs.texas.gov.
COVID-19 EMS Education Programs Information Updated July 29, 2020
Texas EMS Educational Programs may employ a broader array of approaches to determine competency.
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