Senate Bill 8 Report
During the 87th Texas Legislature 3rd Called Special Session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 8 to distribute federal funds. From S.B. 8, the Department of State Health Services received $21.7 million to support EMS education and retention.

3,252 SCHOLARSHIPS have been processed since October 2022
Scholarships support students training to become:
- 1,837 Paramedics
- 347 Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians
- 1,068 Emergency Medical Technicians
Now Hiring
Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council TSA-G (RAC-G) Data Analyst
The Data Analyst will play a crucial role in abstracting and analyzing data to drive improvements in trauma care, facilitate system networking, and provide valuable insights to support medical facilities. Data Analyst will monitor participation data to assist membership to meeting their RAC activities.
Stroke Registry Data Request Form
EM Resource Restructuring Initiative
A collaborative effort to improve community emergency department pediatric readiness.
Pediatric Education Webinars
HPECC Registration
The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) is the leading joint initiative to improve prehospital care for acutely ill and injured children across the United States.
National Assessment
The Society of Trauma Nurses has developed the "Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course" in response to the need for education and better understanding of the Performance Improvement process in trauma care.
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Upcoming RAC-G Meetings
All meeting minutes and agendas are attached to the RAC-G Meetings Link & Calendar Link above.
Committee Primary Week is the deadline for committees to meet. If needed, the RAC office will assist in setting up your virtual meetings. Committees may meet anytime after the previous General Assembly; however, the deadline is the last day of the Primary week to ensure your minutes are in the RAC office before the Board meetings.
Reminder - Committees must have a minimum of three meetings per fiscal year.
Mar 21, 2025
Virtual/In Person
Q3 - 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Virtual/In Person
Q4 - 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Virtual/In Person
Q1 - 2026
Jan 3, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Q2 - 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Q3 - 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Q4 - 2026
Apr 8, 2025
In Person
Q3 - 2025
Jul 8, 2025
In Person
Q4 - 2025
Sep 9, 2025
In Person
Q1 - 2026
Jan 13, 2026
In Person
Q2 - 2026
Apr 7, 2026
In Person
Q3 - 2026
Jun 30, 2026
In Person
Q4 - 2026
Apr 29, 2025
UT Health North Campus
Q3 - 2025
Jul 29, 2025
UT Health North Campus
Q4 - 2025
Oct 21, 2025
Virtual/In Person
Site to be determined
Q1 - 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Site to be determined
Q2 - 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Site to be determined
Q3 - 2026
Jul 21, 2026
Virtual/In Person
Site to be determined
Q4 - 2026