Positions on the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) are appointed by the Governor of Texas. To apply for an appointed position, you must submit an application through the Office of the Governor. GETAC is listed as Emergency Medical Services, Advisory Council on (Statute) under the “Healthcare” section on the Appointed Positions webpage.

The Governor has appointed the following individuals to serve on the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council. The council recommends changes to the EMS/Trauma System to ensure the community receives comprehensive and efficient emergency care.

GETAC Council Members

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.

These 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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Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series - Prehospital Providers

These 1-hour virtual sessions highlight evidence-based or best practice guidelines and resources for adoption in EMS agencies, integrating quality improvement efforts to ensure the highest standards of care.

Session 9: Pre-hospital Care for the Non-verbal Agitated Child 
Date:  December 10, 2025
Time: 9 AM (CDT)

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• GETAC Quarterly Meeting Schedule
• Committee formation statute
• Policies and Procedures
• Index of Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Position Statements
• EMS Wall Time White Paper

• Committee Pages
  • GETAC Committee Guidelines
  • Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport
  • Cardiac Care
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • EMS Education

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  • EMS Medical Directors
  • Injury Prevention and Public Education
  • Pediatrics
  • Stroke
  • Trauma Systems

Interested in serving on a GETAC committee? Applications are accepted beginning September 1st each year.

• Committee appointments are open to anyone seeking either a re-appointment or an initial appointment throughout September each year.
• EMS/TS will work with the GETAC council chair and committee chairs to coordinate the selection process.
• The announcement of new and/or re-appointed committee members will be made in November. Committee terms begin in January.
• To check when a term expires, visit the GETAC committee pages below to view current committee member rosters.