Texas School Health Advisory Committee

The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) provides active leadership in the identification and dissemination of school health best practices and resources for school policy makers. 

Vision  

We, the TSHAC, envision healthier Texans through coordinated school health.

Mission 

To provide assistance in establishing a leadership role for DSHS in the support for and delivery of coordinated school health programs and school health services.  

Goals 

• Active leadership
• Best practices identification and dissemination
• Coordinated school health promotion 

Committee Membership 

View the committee membership roster. 

TSHAC Meetings 

View upcoming meeting dates, agendas and past meeting minutes.  

Resources  

• Research and recommendations to support development of local district health policy
  
• Resources and links to school health information and technical support 
  
• Sample documents and other helpful tools developed by school districts 

TSHAC Statute and Rules 

School Health Advisory Committee: Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 12, Chapter 1001, Subchapter D, Section 1001.0711 

Analysis of Results: Texas Education Code, Texas Education Code, Title 2, Chapter 38, Subchapter A, Section 38.104 

School Health Advisory Committee: Texas Administrative Code, Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 37, Subchapter R, Section 37.350 

Questions about TSHAC?

Email: SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov 

Phone: 512-776-7279