Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the staffing waiver – TAC 157.11 (h) (1 through 6) – will not be lifted on September 1. Instead, it has been extended until February 27, 2022. […]
TEMSA Asks for Covid-19 EMS Waiver Extension
The Texas EMS Alliance asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extend the state’s EMS-related waiver for Covid-19. TEMSA’s request is in response to the governor’s announcement to end the existing […]
Governor Announces End of Covid-19 Waivers for EMS
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the April 20, 2020, Covid-19 waiver for Texas EMS agencies will be lifted on September 1, 2021. Click here at the bottom to view the […]
Governor Abbott Extends Covid Disaster Proclamation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended the state’s disaster declaration related to Covid-19 on June 4, 2021.
TEMSA Supports SB 22 to Support EMS Professionals
TEMSA will submit support for SB 22 by Sen. Drew Springer. The bill would create Workers’ Comp protections for EMS professionals who have been affected by Covid-19 while working on […]
AIMHI Flash Poll: EMS Agencies Are Providing COVID Vaccines and mAb Infusions
a The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) conducted a flash poll of approximately 100 EMS agencies from around the nation in late January, and the majority of the […]
Covid-19 Vaccination Survey for EMS
a Texas DSHS is planning for statewide Covid-19 vaccination centers and asking EMS agencies to fill out a brief survey. Click here to access the survey.
Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding
a From Asbel Montes: Today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the distribution of Phase 3 funds. For those ambulance agencies which applied for Phase 3 funding, […]
EMS Transports for Covid-19 Testing
a The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee December 7, 2020, hearing on Covid-19 heard testimony from the Houston Fire Department that some patients called an ambulance to seek […]
STRAC Survey – Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution
a EMS agencies in the STRAC region are encouraged to fill out the survey related to potential Covid-19 vaccine distribution. The following message is from Bexar County. Dear Prospective Participant, […]