In 1989, the Texas Legislature, as part of the Omnibus Rural Health Care Act, directed the Bureau of Emergency Management of the Texas Department of Health (TDH) to develop and implement a statewide emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care system, designate trauma facilities, and develop a trauma registry to monitor the system. No funding was provided for this project at that time.

Rules for implementing the system were adopted by TDH in January 1992. These rules divided the state into twenty-two regions called trauma service areas (TSAs). The rules also called for the formation of a regional advisory council (RAC) in each TSA to develop and implement a regional trauma system plan, delineate the trauma facility designation process, and assist with development of the state trauma registry.

Our Mission

The purpose of this organization is to provide a forum networking, mentorship, preparedness, securing and maintaining of trauma financing and provision of education to professionals involved in trauma care.  TTCF encompasses all aspects of trauma care for both the injured and those at risk for injury.

TTCF encourages multidisciplinary participation in providing holistic healthcare across the entire continuum of injury, from injury prevention through rehabilitation.  Membership is open to anyone interested in improving care for trauma patients. Meetings of the TTCF are held quarterly and provide an outstanding opportunity to network with Trauma Coordinators, Trauma Program Managers, Trauma Registrars, Injury Prevention Experts, and Educators from the trauma community throughout the State of  Texas. During meetings, members receive updates on legislative issues, injury prevention programs, trauma registry requirements, and rule changes.