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)

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Public Meeting Dates

MeetingDateLocation
Q1 MeetingsMarch 5-7, 2025DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Q2 MeetingsJune 4-6, 2025DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Q3 MeetingsAugust 20-22, 2025DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.
Q4 MeetingsNovember 22-24, 2025Meetings will be held in conjunction with the Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth, TX.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Committee DateTimeLocationAgenda
Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Pilot Program Deployment DiscussionTuesday, June 24, 202511:00 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the AT&T Building/STRAC Conference Center
7500 US Highway 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227.		Agenda
System Collaborative for Outcome Review (SCOR)Monday, July 7, 20254:00 PMThis meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform.Agenda
Burn Care Task ForceTuesday, July 14, 20253:00 PMThis meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform.Agenda
EMS Committee 157.11 WorkgroupTuesday, July 8, 20252:00 PMThis meeting will be held virtually on the Teams platform.Agenda
GETAC Pre-hospital Whole Blood Task ForceTuesday, August 19, 20251:00 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Disaster Preparedness and ResponseWednesday, August 20, 20259:00 AM The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752.    
PediatricWednesday, August 20, 202510:30 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Injury Prevention and Public EducationWednesday, August 20, 20251:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
StrokeWednesday, August 20, 20252:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Air Medical and Specialty Care TransportWednesday, August 20, 20254:00 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
System Collaborative for Outcome Review (SCOR)Wednesday, August 20, 20255:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
EMS EducationThursday, August 21, 20259:00 AM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)Thursday, August 21, 202510:30 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
EMS Medical DirectorsThursday, August 21, 20251:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Trauma SystemsThursday, August 21, 20252:30 PM The virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Cardiac CareThursday, August 21, 20254:00 PMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 
Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)Friday, August 22, 20258:00 AMThe virtual meeting will be held on the Teams platform. Public participation will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom, 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752. 

Past Meetings and Materials

All recorded webcasts

DateAgendaMinutesRecordingsReports
March 7, 2025Agenda Webcast 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

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