Trauma & Emergency Health Care Advocacy
Since 2009, TETAF has been active at the Texas Capitol providing services in the advocacy, public policy, and regulatory arenas. TETAF has become the go-to source for lawmakers as it fills a unique niche representing the different aspects of the health care system. TETAF successfully advocates on behalf of the Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) and for needs in trauma care, emergency and acute care, maternal care, and neonatal care in Texas.
Meet Our Lead Advocate
Legislative Testimony
May 7, 2025 - TETAF Board of Directors member, Dr. David Weisoly, provided testimony on House Bill 37 during the Senate Health and Human Services Committee meeting. (Click on the image to play the video.)
March 26, 2025 - Natalie Frost, M.D., FAAP testifies on behalf of TETAF/Texas Perinatal Services regarding SB 1233 before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
March 24, 2025 - Jessica Phillips, perinatal program director for TETAF/Texas Perinatal Services, testifies in support of House Bill 37.
October 3, 2024 - Joint Budget Hearing, Texas Department of State Health Services - Testimony by Dinah Welsh