Trauma & Emergency Healthcare Advocacy
Trauma & Emergency Healthcare Advocacy
Advocacy
Your Voice on Trauma & Emergency Healthcare at the Texas Capitol
Trauma & Emergency Healthcare Advocacy
TETAF has been active at the Texas Capitol since 2009, providing services in the advocacy, public policy, communications and regulatory arenas. TETAF has become known as the go-to source for lawmakers on trauma and emergency healthcare. Filling a unique niche by representing the system as a whole, TETAF is able to successfully advocate on behalf of hospitals, EMS providers, Regional Advisory Councils and the Emergency Medical Task Force.
Useful Links & Downloads
- Advocacy Priorities (2019)
- Talking Points Driver Responsibility Program (January 2019)
- 2019 Trauma Regional Advisory Councils Brochure (February 2019)
- LBB EMS & Trauma Care Funding Overview
- RACs and Disaster Response Handout (2018)
- Guide to TX Advocacy
- Texas Trauma System Handout (long version)
- Key Legislative Contact Information
- Texas Legislature Online
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas Senate
Meet Our
Advocacy Team
Dinah Welsh
TETAF CEO, Lead Advocate
Previous Legislative Sessions
- TETAF Legislative Report on the 85th Texas Legislative Session 2017
- TETAF Legislative Report on the 84th Texas Legislative Session 2015
- TETAF Legislative Report on the 83rd Texas Legislative Session 2013
Latest Legislative News
MarchHouse Budget to be debated on floor of Texas House of Representatives on March 27. Read more.
23
Jan
House Committee Assignments Announced
18
Jan
Senate Committee Assignments Released
02
Nov
Get Ready for the 2019 Legislative Session!
The 2019 legislative session is right around the corner and that means it’s time for YOU to get involved! Step 1: VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. On Monday,…
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12
Sep
Report: Hurricane Harvey’s Fiscal Impact on State Agencies
The Legislative Budget Board today released their September report on the fiscal impact of Hurricane Harvey on state agencies. Fiscal years 2017 and 2018 actual expenditures through the end of…
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06
Sep
Upcoming Legislative Hearings
As the legislature prepares for the 2019 legislative session, committees are beginning to meet regularly to hear from invited witnesses on issues of importance. BUDGET TETAF continues to be actively…