About CENTEX RAC

Improving patient outcomes through a coordinated regional emergency healthcare system.

Regional Emergency Healthcare

CENTEX Regional Advisory Council (RAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprising local hospitals, EMS agencies, fire departments, County and City Offices of Emergency Management, and healthcare providers. We proudly serve the 6 counties within Trauma Service Area L: Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, and Mills.

Enhancing Emergency Healthcare

Support member organizations in delivering the highest level of emergency healthcare to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve patient outcomes.

Promoting Cooperation

Encourage collaborative activities among member organizations and provide a platform to resolve conflicts related to patient care.

Community Education

Facilitate educational programs for the public to raise awareness about an inclusive trauma system, with a strong emphasis on prevention.

A Model Leader in Texas

To be a model leader in Texas for meeting the needs of the entire emergency healthcare system. To provide coordination of acute medical services in mass casualty and disaster settings.

Core Objectives

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Advance and improve the state of healthcare for the injured patient within Trauma Service Area L.

02

Decrease morbidity and/or mortality across the region.

03

Encourage activities to promote cooperation and resolve conflicts between member organizations.

04

Improve funding of trauma care providers within the counties served by this council.

05

Maintain an Emergency Healthcare System Plan based on standard guidelines.

06

Improve public awareness of accessing the health care system and preventing injury.

07

Coordinate responses to mass casualty and disaster events.

Our Staff

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Tracy Arther

Executive Director

Leads CENTEX RAC through close and accountable collaboration and oversight by stakeholders and the board of directors.

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Stacy Soto

Program Specialist

Keeps all initiatives and actionable items current and projected for the future, aligned with stakeholder interests.

Board of Directors

18 positions. Annual elections in December. Members may serve up to two consecutive 2-year terms.

Executive Committee

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ChairElizabeth HicksHicks Signs LLCTerm expires 12/2027
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Vice ChairAngie GentryBSW – TempleTerm expires 12/2027
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SecretaryAngela NewtonHamilton General HospitalTerm expires 12/2026
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TreasurerChancy LayCoryell HealthTerm expires 12/2026
Immediate Past ChairVACANT

Board Member Representatives

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EMS OperationsChyanne BrakeHamilton EMSTerm expires 12/2027
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Emergency PreparednessLacey SandersTemple Rehab HospitalTerm expires 12/2026
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TraumaDylan NewsomPHITerm expires 12/2027
JL
CardiacJames LampleyAdventHealth Central TexasTerm expires 12/2026
PM
StrokePenelope McCabeBSW – TempleTerm expires 12/2026
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PerinatalApiffany SpearsAdventHealth Central TexasTerm expires 12/2026
CB
Emergency DepartmentChivon BrownSeton Medical Center Harker HeightsTerm expires 12/2027
MS
Medical AdvisoryDr. Michelle StrongBSW – TempleTerm expires 12/2027
SW
Lead Pediatric FacilitySarah WheatMcLane Children's Medical CenterTerm expires 12/2026
CC
Military FacilityDr. Cord CunninghamCRDAMCTerm expires 12/2025
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Rural Area At-largeDaniel LayCoryell Health EMSTerm expires 12/2027
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Physician At-largeDr. Grace NgBSW – TempleTerm expires 12/2027
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Community At-largeJesse HennageTerm expires 12/2027

RACs in Texas

Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) oversee the trauma and emergency healthcare system within defined Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas. Each of the 22 RACs is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a regional emergency healthcare system plan.

TSA-A: Panhandle RAC TSA-B: B RAC TSA-C: North Texas RAC TSA-D: Big Country RAC TSA-E: NCTTRAC TSA-F: Northeast Texas RAC TSA-G: Piney Woods RAC TSA-H: Deep East Texas RAC TSA-I: Border RAC TSA-J: Texas J RAC TSA-K: Concho Valley RAC TSA-L: CENTEX RAC - Our Region TSA-M: Heart of Texas RAC TSA-N: Brazos Valley RAC TSA-O: CATRAC TSA-P: STRAC TSA-Q: SETRAC TSA-R: East TX Gulf Coast RAC TSA-S: Golden Crescent RAC TSA-T: Seven Flags RAC TSA-U: Coastal Bend RAC TSA-V: Lower Rio Grande Valley RAC A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V

Our plan aligns with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines and community needs, aiming to enhance care, reduce injury, and save lives.