Public Policy
The United Voice of EMS
TEMSA was founded in 2015 to serve as the united voice of Texas EMS agencies at the Texas Capitol.
Texas Legislature
TEMSA members receive weekly updates throughout the Texas Legislature.
EMS Agencies Provide Life-Saving Services in Every Community
EMS agencies are the only segment of the health care industry designed to respond to emergencies.
Treatment in Place (ET3)
Click here to learn more about the new EMS payment models, such as ET3.
Insurance Networks
Click here to learn about HB 3848, which would create adequate networks.
EMS Personnel
Click here to learn more about efforts to help EMS professionals.
Air Medical
TEMSA members can turn to TEMSA’s newsletters to learn more.
Rural EMS
Click here to learn more rural EMS issues in Texas.
Dispatchers
Click here to learn more about the dispatcher issues in Austin.
EMS Billing
Click here to learn about how the 2023 Texas Legislature passed the nation’s model law.
EMS Professional Shortage
Click here to learn about solutions to address the EMS professional shortage.
Medicaid
TEMSA is telling lawmakers why increases are necessary. Click here.
Texas EMS Agencies in the Texas Legislature
Join TEMSA today to engage in the public policy issues that affect your agency.
Exclusive Newsletters and Webinars
TEMSA provides vital information about EMS that often cannot be found elsewhere.
The EMS Stakeholder Voice at the Capitol
TEMSA’s team of lobbyists represent Texas EMS agencies in the legislative and regulatory arenas in Austin.
89th Texas Legislature
The 89th Texas Legislature will meet during 140 calendar days in the regular session on January 14, 2025.
Why Engage?
Other stakeholders will define EMS issues if Texas EMS agencies do not engage at the Capitol.