This year’s annual ACEP Council meeting was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September 5-6. Texas brought 21 councilors and was one of the largest state chapters represented. This year, there were ninety-one (91) resolutions to discuss and vote on. With so many resolutions to consider, many issues were discussed, and many passed. Examples include support for eliminating physician non-compete clauses in contracts, support for both three-year and four-year residency programs (opposed to changing all to four years), and providing a toolkit for elective surgery scheduling to mitigate ED crowding. READ MORE.

Got research worth sharing? EM students, residents, and fellows—get ready! The Call for Abstracts for TCEP’s 2026 Annual Research Forum opens November 4. Showcase your work, earn recognition, and join us at CONNECT 2026 in Rockwall, TX, where winners will be honored at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon. READ MORE.

We're excited to introduce a new Mentorship Program designed to connect medical students with experienced emergency medicine physicians and residents. This program offers a unique chance to gain professional and academic guidance, explore the field of EM, and build meaningful relationships that can help shape your future career.

Spots are limited - apply today to become a mentor or mentee!

Two TCEP members were recently recognized at the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) 2025 Awards Ceremony, which celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the college and the field of emergency medicine. Dr. Robert Suter received the distinguished Bruce D. Horton, DO, FACOEP, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Dr. Spencer Heath was honored with the Excellence in Education Award.

Government Shutdown Continues

(ACEP, 10/31) The federal government shutdown enters its fifth week with no end in sight, as partisan divisions in Congress continue to stall negotiations over a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government.

In the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) continues to hold daily votes on the House-passed CR, which includes funding through November 21, though the bill remains unable to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has successfully kept his caucus unified in opposition, arguing the measure undercuts health care subsidies and other Democratic priorities. 

Meanwhile, President Trump has renewed calls for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster—an appeal that has drawn unease even among Republican senators, who fear the move could fracture the conference at a critical moment. Despite speculation that bipartisan talks will begin to take place after elections next week, no formal negotiations to reopen the government have been announced.

ACEP continues to monitor the federal shutdown and any effects on emergency medicine or federal health operations For detailed, up-to-date information on the shutdown’s impact on federal health agencies and programs, visit www.acep.org/shutdown.

ABEM's New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause

The portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause. READ MORE.

LSRH Workplace Violence Prevention Rules Published

On Oct. 9, 2025, HHSC adopted Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 26 Section 511.79, Workplace Violence Prevention. The new rule implements Senate Bill (SB) 240, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023). SB 240 added Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 331, which requires a facility to:

• Establish a workplace violence prevention committee that must develop a plan to prevent and respond to incidents of workplace violence.
• Adopt, implement, and enforce a written workplace violence prevention policy.
• Respond to workplace violence incidents by providing post-incident services to health care staff, including acute medical treatment if necessary. 

If you have questions about the new rule, email [email protected]

California ACEP Backs New Law Limiting Corporate Influence in Medicine
A new California law restricts the influence of corporations in health care practices. California ACEP strongly supported the bill, Senate Bill 351, in alignment with ACEP's policy on corporate practice of medicine. READ MORE.

ABEM Exam Pass Rates by Program - Now Available
ABEM has published residency-specific, aggregated pass rate data for first-time test takers of the Qualifying and Oral Certification Examinations. The current published pass rate data can be found on the ABEM website under Exam & Certification Statistics.

Sharp Global Rise in Antibiotic Resistant Infections in Hospitals, WHO Finds

Hospitals across the world have recorded an alarming rise in common infections that are resistant to antibiotics, with doctors saying the number of deaths driven by drug resistance will increase sharply in the years ahead. READ MORE 

ACEP Shares Strong Concerns about Changes to Federal Student Loan Repayment Program

From Sept. 20: ACEP is urging the Department of Education to reconsider proposed changes to federal student loan repayment that could impact emergency physicians who rely on this program. READ MORE 

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November 7, 2025

TCEP Board of Directors meeting

Virtual

January 11, 2026

Deadline to apply - Annual Research Forum

More info

January 22-23, 2026

TCEP Board of Directors meeting

El Paso, TX

April 10-11, 2026

CONNECT Annual Meeting

Rockwall, TX