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The Team Texas EMS website provides information and resources on exciting career opportunities in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) industry.
Here you will find:
- EMS Employment and Education Opportunities
- Why Join Team Texas EMS?
- EMS Education, Training and Certification
- EMS Education and Training Scholarship
- A Look at EMS in Texas
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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 November 25, 2022 The Office of the Governor has received the Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) request to extend the termination date of the temporary suspension of Texas Health and Safety Code § 773.050(a) and 25 TAC §§ 157.11(h)(1)-(6). DSHS asserts that strict compliance with these laws could prevent, hinder, or delay the deliverance of medical 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 Texas Health and Safety Code § 773.050(a) and 25 TAC §§ 157.11(h)(1)-(6) for 90 days beyond the current termination effective date of August 26, 2022 or until the March 13, 2020 disaster declaration is lifted or expires, whichever is earlier. This approval supersedes any prior approval granted by the Office of the Governor.
Extended until November 25, 2022
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.
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News/Features
- DSHS Drug Shortage Statement (February 3, 2022)
- Mailing application fees to DSHS?
All applications with fees are to be sent to: Department of State Health Services, Cash Receipts Branch – MC 2003, PO Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714-9347
- Texas EMS Peer Referral Program Begins April 1, 2020
- Attention EMS Personnel, EMS Providers and EMS Educators: Beginning June 1, 2020, all EMS certificate/license holders will need to have completed a fingerprint-based background check before their renewal application can be approved.
The following individuals are required to submit an application/form before completing the fingerprint process
If you are currently licensed or certified and have not completed the fingerprint-based background check please schedule your appointment through IdentoGO using
DSHS’ code at
https://uenroll.identogo.com/. To request the fingerprint
service code, please email emscert@dshs.texas.gov.
It is highly recommended that this process is completed in advance of the expiration date so there is not a lapse in certification.
Click here to download a list of all EMS certificate/license holders that have already completed a fingerprint based background check for DSHS EMS