Improving Patient Outcomes Through Regional Emergency Healthcare System
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.
Our Mission and Initiatives
Enhancing Emergency Healthcare: We support member organizations in delivering the highest level of emergency healthcare to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve patient outcomes.
Promoting Cooperation: We encourage collaborative activities among member organizations and provide a platform to resolve conflicts related to patient care.
Community Education: We facilitate educational programs for the public to raise awareness about an inclusive trauma system, with a strong emphasis on prevention.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors, representing our membership and service areas, includes 18 positions. Board elections occur annually in December, with half of the Board positions expiring each year. Board members may serve up to two consecutive 2-year terms.
Board agreement  Conflict of Interest   Board Responsibilities Attestation  Privacy Policy Statement    Â
Positions
Executive Committee
Chair                   Elizabeth Hicks, Acadian Ambulance              (expires 12/2025)
Vice Chair               Dr. Scott Sagraves, BSW – Central Division         (expires 12/2025)
Secretary               Angela Newton, Hamilton General Hospital         (expires 12/2026)
Treasurer               Angie Gentry, BSW - Temple                     (expires 12/2026)
Immediate Past Chair     Angie Gentry, BSW - Temple                     (expires 12/2025)
Board Member Representatives                                        Â
EMS Operations          Daniel Lay, Coryell Health EMS                  (expires 12/2025)
Emergency Preparedness  Lacey Sanders, Temple Rehab Hospital           (expires 12/2026)
Trauma                 Chancy Lay, Coryell Health                     (expires 12/2025)
Cardiac                 James Lampley, AdventHealth Central Texas       (expires 12/2026)
Stroke                  Penelope McCabe, BSW – Temple                (expires 12/2026)
Perinatal                Apiffany Spears, AdventHealth Central Texas        (expires 12/2026)
Emergency Department   Chivon Brown, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (expires 12/2025)
Medical Advisory         Dr. Michelle Strong, BSW – Temple                (expires 12/2025)
Lead Pediatric Facility     Sarah Wheat, McLane Children’s Medical Center    (expires 12/2026)
Military Facility           Dr. Cord Cunningham, CRDAMC                  (expires 12/2025)
Rural Area At-large        VACANT                                      (expires ../....)
Physician At-large         VACANT                                    (expires 12/2025)
Community At-large       Fred Reed, Retired                            (expires 12/2026)
Background
Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) oversee the trauma and emergency healthcare system within defined Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) or Perinatal Care Regions (PCRs) in Texas. Each of the 22 RACs in Texas is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a regional emergency healthcare system plan.
Our plan aligns with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines and community needs, aiming to enhance care, reduce injury, and save lives.
Staff
CENTEX RAC is led by Executive Director Tracy Arther through close and accountable collaboration and oversight by CENTEX RAC stakeholders and board.Â
CENTEX RAC is supported by Program Specialist Stacy Soto, who keeps all initiatives and actionable items the CENTEX RAC has current and projected for the future in line with our stakeholders' interests.Â
Vision
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.
Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to:
Advance and improve the state of healthcare for the injured patient within the counties of Trauma Service Area L (Central Texas Regional Area).
Decrease morbidity and/or mortality.
Encourage activities designated to promote cooperation and resolve conflicts between member organizations.
Improve funding of trauma care providers within the counties served by this council.
Maintain an Emergency Healthcare System Plan for Central Texas RAC, which is based on standard guidelines for comprehensive system development.
Improve public awareness of the methods of accessing the health care system and preventing injury.
Coordinate responses to mass casualty and disaster events.