Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC)
The Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC) assists the Department of State Health Services (department) to support and coordinate school health programs and school health services. It also provides leadership to identify and disseminate school health best practices and resources for school policymakers. View statutes and rules about the TSHAC.
Vision: We, the TSHAC, envision healthier Texans through coordinated school health.
Mission: To assist 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
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 |
Livestream: Here
Future meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Past Meetings and Materials
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Webcast Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | 16Sep2024 Agenda | 16Sep2024 Minutes | 16Sep2024 Webcast |
| February 5, 2024 | 5Feb2024 Agenda | 5Feb2024 Minutes | 2Feb2024 Webcast |
| September 25, 2023 | 25Sep2023 Agenda | 25Sep2023 Minutes | 25Sep2023 Webcast |
| February 27, 2023 | 27Feb2023 Agenda | 27Feb2023 Minutes | 27Feb2023 Webcast |
| September 12, 2022 | 12Sep2022 Agenda | 12Sep2022 Minutes | 12Sep2022 Webcast |
| February 28, 2022 | 28Feb2022 Agenda | 28Feb2022 Webcast | |
| November 1, 2021 | 01Nov2021 Agenda | 01Nov2021 Minutes | 01Nov2021 Webcast |
| March 29, 2021 | 29Mar2021 Agenda | 29Mar2021 Minutes | 29Mar2021 Webcast |
Committee Roster
| Name | City | Membership Category | Term Expiration | Public Health Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presiding Officer Eduardo Rios | San Marcos | Consumer/Parent | 2026 | 7 |
| Assistant Presiding Officer Bena Glasscock, LPC | Hereford | Counselor | 2027 | 1 |
| Texas Education Agency Representative Barney Fudge | Austin | Required by Law | N/A | 7 |
| Texas Department of Agriculture Representative Vacant | Required by Law | N/A | ||
| Texas Department of State Health Services Representative Dianna Pierson, MPH, BSN, RN | Austin | Required by Rule | N/A | 7 |
| RJ Alvarado | Portland | School Professional | 2027 | 11 |
| Caitlin Bollier, MS | San Antonio | Health Educator | 2028 | 8 |
| Regina Bryan, MSN, RN | Victoria | Consumer/Parent | 2028 | 6/5 S |
| Julie Gardner, PhD, CHES | Gatesville | Consumer/Parent | 2027 | 7 |
| Shannon Hoffman, MPAff, MSW, LCDC | Austin | Organization/Agency (Hogg Foundation) | 2026 | 7 |
| Michael Kelly, PHD, MEd | El Paso | Organization/Agency (Paso del Norte Health Foundation) | 2026 | 9/10 |
| Violita McDonald, MSN, RN | Sanderson | School Nurse | 2028 | 2/3 |
| Vacant | Nutrition Services | |||
| Li-Yu Mitchell, MD, MHS | Tyler | Consumer/Parent | 2027 | 4/5 N |
| Maria Rivera, MD, MPH | Houston | Medical Professional | 2026 | 6 |
| Pete Silvius, MS | Seguin | Physical Educator | 2027 | 8 |
| Hollie Smith, MSN, RN | Fort Worth | Organization/Agency (Texas School Nurses Organization) | 2028 | 2/3 |
| William Stout, PhD | Sinton | School Professional | 2028 | 11 |
| Sharon Vigil, EML, MEd | Austin | Organization/Agency (Communities in Schools of Central Texas) | 2026 | 7 |
| George Woods, PhD | Corpus Christi | Consumer/Parent | 2026 | 11 |
Committee Documents
- committee membership roster
- advisory committee appointments
- details about the committee’s composition
Resources
- Research and recommendations to support the 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
Committee Contact
Mailing Address
Texas School Health Program
PO Box 149347
MC 1945
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States