Recognized Trustees

The Texas Academy of Governance recognizes trustees, hospitals and health systems that meet Academy standards. Texas governing board members of hospitals, health systems and health related organization boards are eligible to become a Recognized Trustee for a period of two years. Texas hospitals and health systems are eligible to become a Recognized Hospital/Health System for a period of three years. Academy recognition of a hospital does not convey recognition to individual board members.

Recognized Trustee Application
Recognized Hospital Application

Trustee Standards
• Commitment to hospital and community
• Fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience
• Education development
• Adherence to conflict-of-interest policies
• Participation in self, board and CEO performance evaluation
• Board meeting preparation

Hospital and Health System Standards
• Commitment to board education
• Community accountability
• Board and CEO performance evaluation
• Commitment to quality and patient safety
• Commitment to compliance with applicable regulations and laws
• Established planning process