Texas Ambulance Association

06/05/2026

This past week, the Texas House Public Health Committee held an interim hearing to review the implementation of several measures passed during the 89th Regular Session, including House Bill 3000. The legislation established a grant program designed to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers serving certain rural counties across Texas.

During the hearing, Brett Coghlan, President of the Texas Ambulance Association, expressed the association’s appreciation for the state’s investment in rural emergency medical services. He emphasized that these resources will help communities establish and sustain vital ambulance services that are critical to the chain of survival and emergency response in rural Texas. The Texas Ambulance Association visited legislative offices as well and appreciates the time and consideration of our lawmakers.

As implementation continues, we look forward to working with legislative leadership and stakeholders on potential improvements and refinements to the program during the 90th Regular Session.

To view the testimony and committee discussion on HB 3000, begin at the 1:03:00:

https://house.texas.gov/videos/22705?utm_source=chatgpt.com

05/18/2026

🚑 Exciting milestone for Texas EMS!

We are proud to celebrate the first Texas Ambulance Association member to receive a contract under HB 3000. This achievement marks an important step forward in expanding access to mobile healthcare services across Texas.

04/22/2026

The TAA is offering The Administrator of Record (AOR) Certification program, to support providers across the state. As a reminder, each company must have at least one AOR-certified employee. We also strongly encourage all providers to designate a backup AOR to ensure continued compliance.

This comprehensive course is designed to guide participants through all required elements of the AOR designation, ensuring a clear understanding of responsibilities, regulations, and best practices.

Why enroll now?

Ensure your companies on going compliance
Gain practical knowledge directly applicable to daily operations
Fully satisfy the AOR training requirement in one complete course

👉 Register now:
https://txamb.com/taa-annual-conference/

We strongly encourage all companies to have an additional certified AOR.

The annual TAA conference is dedicated to improving emergency medical care & transportation services in Texas. Join us in South Padre Island.

04/07/2026

Texas Ambulance Association meeting with Alacura and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

03/26/2026

03/02/2026

🚑 Texas Ambulance Association 2026 Annual Conference

📍 Join EMS professionals from across Texas and beyond!

We’re excited to announce that this year’s conference will offer over 18 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — designed to educate, inspire, and elevate the incredible work you do every day.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen clinical skills, explore leadership development, stay current with industry standards, or connect with peers, this conference has something for everyone.
✨ Why You Should Attend:
✔️ 18+ hours of CEUs available
✔️ Expert speakers & dynamic sessions
✔️ Networking with EMS professionals statewide
✔️ Exhibitors showcasing the latest in EMS tech & innovation

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with the best in Texas EMS. Stay tuned for speaker announcements, agenda details, and registration info!

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Conference Registration: https://ccst.wufoo.com/forms/s156regm0clmc04/

02/23/2026

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02/16/2026

TAA In the News!

Thank you to everyone that took time out this week and either traveled to Austin or testified virtually to help advocate for the proposed Medicaid reimbursement rate for ambulance providers. We want to also thank the Texas Health & Human Services Commissioner leadership and lawmakers for their continued support of the ambulance industry and applaud the agency’s recommendation of this reimbursement rate.

This rate increase will help stabilize ambulance and critical services particularly in rural areas and help our members as they continue providing 911 services when Texans need it the most.
Click here to view the news coverage on our efforts:

Texas proposed increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services. During a public rate hearing, providers said the higher rates could help maintain access to critical services, especially in rural areas.

02/10/2026

The Texas Ambulance Association, Board members, and providers testified before the Texas Health & Human Services Commission in favor of the proposed ambulance Medicaid rates. Ambulance providers are a critical part of Texas’ healthcare safety net. We respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, staffing shortages, fuel costs, rising equipment expenses, or ongoing workforce challenges. The new Texas Medicaid ambulance reimbursement would be a meaningful and immediate step toward stabilizing ambulance services across the state. This change will help preserve access to emergency medical care, particularly in rural and underserved communities, where providers are operating on extremely thin margins and, in some cases, facing the risk of service reductions or closure. We are grateful for the proposed increase and appreciate all of our members that demonstrated their support.

02/02/2026

Thank you Senator Judith Zaffirini, Dean of the Texas Senate, for your tireless efforts supporting the ambulance industry and EMS throughout Texas. Her efforts to protect consumers and business with her balance billing legislation and year’s of support of the EMS community are worthy of recognition with our Vanguard Award. From time to time, it becomes the privilege of the Texas Ambulance Association to recognize the extraordinary efforts of certain special individuals or organizations that have benefited the ambulance industry by leading the way in new developments or novel ideas. This forms the cornerstone of its Vanguard Award. Congratulations Senator Zaffirni!