House of Delegates

TMA Speakers' Letter 2021

Your speakers look forward to your participation at the 2021 Annual Session of the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates, April 29 and May 14-15.

Read the Letter

President Diana L. Fite, MD, Address

Watch Dr. Fite's speech to the TMA House of Delegates during the 2020 Virtual Special Session Sept. 12.

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, Address

Texas' own Susan R. Bailey, MD, president of the American Medical Association, addressed the TMA House of Delegates during its special session Sept. 12.

2020 House of Delegates Opening Session

Watch the prerecorded Opening Session for the 2020 TMA House of Delegates, and be sure to join us Sept. 12 for the live Final Session to discover the results of the 2020 contested elections and vote on house business.

Timestamps of Agenda Items in Opening Session Video:
00:30 National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance
02:31 Invocation
03:56 Hand Off TMA Disaster Board and Annual Association Finances Report
15:11 Order of Business Explanation
18:43 Election and Voting Overview

Reports Mentioned in Opening Session Presentations:
Board of Trustees Informational Report 14
Board of Trustees Informational Report 16
Speaker Report 2
House Standing Rules – Special Circumstances

2020 Handbook for Delegates

2020 Transactions

2020 Summary of Actions 

2020 Audit Trail 

2020 Final Reference Committee Report 

2020 Handbook for Delegates [updated 9.03.2020]

General Information [updated 7.17.2020]

Composition [updated 7.17.2020]

Elections

2019 Audit Trail [updated 8.3.2020]

Agendas [updated 8.28.2020]

Informational Reports [updated 9.03.2020]

FOA Reports and Resolutions [updated 7.15.2020]

MEHCQ Reports and Resolutions

SPH Reports and Resolutions

SOCIO Reports and Resolutions

 

TexMed 2019:

2019 Audit Trail

2019 Summary of Actions

2019 Transactions

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Information for House of Delegates Members

Welcome to the Texas Medical Association House of Delegates! The House of Delegates is the legislative and policymaking body of the association and is made up of about 500 voting members. The following information will help you become familiar with your role and will help you understand house functions, business, procedures, and protocol.

House of Delegates Guide

Understanding how the house functions

Visual graphic of voting positions in the House of Delegates

TMA Resolution Process

TMA House of Delegates New Member Orientation Video
This comprehensive video outlines your role as a member of the Texas Medical Association's House of Delegates. Watch as TMA Speaker Arlo Weltge, MD, explains the process and best practices for members when developing policy to improve the health of all Texans.