Frequently Asked Questions

Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) are the administrative bodies that were initially formed for trauma system oversight within the bounds of a given Trauma Service Area (TSA) in Texas. Today, the RACs address additional emergency healthcare systems planning efforts besides trauma to include stroke, cardiac, neonatal/maternal, injury prevention and disaster preparedness. There are 22 RACs in Texas. Each RAC is tasked with developing, implementing, and monitoring a regional healthcare system plan.

A Trauma Service Area (TSA) is a specific geographic region in Texas designated by the Department of State Health Services to organize and coordinate trauma and emergency healthcare services. There are 22 TSAs in Texas, each served by a Regional Advisory Council (RAC) responsible for developing and monitoring regional healthcare system plans.

Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council d/b/a Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which serves as the coordinating entity for the development and advancement of the regional trauma and emergency health care system as outlined in Texas Administrative Code §157.123

No, CATRAC is a private not for profit organization, governed by its Board of Directors.

CATRAC does not provide healthcare services.

Membership requirements include payment of annual dues, active participation in meetings, and compliance with data submission protocols. Specific requirements may vary by organization type. For detailed information, please refer to our Organizational Bylaws.

Membership from CATRAC includes: - Collaborate with other local partners to improve through regional emergency healthcare system plans - Information exchange on local, regional, statewide, and national levels - Satisfies accreditation requirements (e.g. trauma, stroke) - Access to shared training equipment

To join CATRAC, please visit our Membership Page for detailed instructions.