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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 the development and implementation of Texas Emergency Healthcare System rules. The Governor appoints the fifteen-member council.
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 (December 2020)
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Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To GETAC
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peter Marocco to the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC), for a term set to expire on January 1, 2026. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Billy "Scott" Lail, Daniel "Danny" Ramirez and Katherine "Kate" Remick, M.D. and reappointed Jeffery "Jeff" Barnhart, Ruben A. Martinez and Ryan Matthews for terms set to expire on January 1, 2028.
View the appointment announcement.
Public Meeting Dates
1st Quarter |
2nd Quarter |
3rd Quarter |
4th Quarter |
GETAC Committees
February 9-10, 2022
GETAC Council
March 11, 2022 |
GETAC Council and Committees
May 24-26, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Midtown Austin Hotel accommodations |
GETAC Council and Committees August 17-19, 2022, at the Holiday Inn Midtown Austin Hotel accommodations |
GETAC Council and Committees November 19-21, 2022 Held in conjunction with
Texas EMS Conference
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Next Public Meeting
Past Meetings
Committee: Disaster Preparedness and Response
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Zoom platform, Meeting ID: 823 1981 4392 Passcode: 269555. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Pediatric
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Injury Prevention and Public Education
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Stroke
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 2:30 PM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: EMS Education
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Emergency Medical Services
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: EMS Medical Directors
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Trauma Systems
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 2:30 PM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Committee: Cardiac Care
Date: Committee will not hold a meeting
Council: Governor’s EMS & Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM (CDT)
Location: The virtual meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Public participation will be at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Agenda (PDF) Registration and Public Comment Opportunity (HTML) Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM (CDT), May 19, 2022.
Past Meetings
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