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Members Sought for the Preparedness Coordinating Council

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If you’re interested in issues related to preparedness, training, planning, communications and emergency response to public health and medical emergencies, you may want to apply to be a member of the Preparedness Coordinating Council (PCC).

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) executive commissioner will appoint members to the council to serve a term expiring December 31, 2033, unless otherwise noted.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 29, 2026.

How to apply:

Council participation:

Council members must attend meetings regularly. Meetings are held about once every three months in Austin or at the call of the presiding officer. Per 2026-27 General Appropriations Act, S.B.1, 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025; a council member may be reimbursed for their travel expenses to and from meetings in accordance with the HHSC Travel Policy.

Submission options:

HHSC prefers that you submit your application electronically, but you may submit the application by email, mail, or fax to the following addresses:

Email: HHS_Appointments@hhs.texas.gov
Subject: PCC #0129

Mail:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
P.O. Box 13247, Mail Code 0223
Austin, TX 78711
Attn: ACCO – PCC #0129

Fax: 512-206-3984
Attn: HPAC #0129

For more information about the council visit the council website or email PCC@dshs.texas.gov.

For more information about the application process, email the Advisory Committee Coordination Office.