The Texas Hospital Association is a nonprofit trade association representing more than 85 percent of Texas hospitals and heal ... th care systems. Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association represents the interests of its member hospitals and health systems in both the legislative and regulatory arenas at the state and federal levels on key issues and supports their efforts to provide quality, cost-effective and accessible care. Texas hospitals and the 369,000 health care professionals they employ share one overarching mission: to make quality, compassionate, affordable health care accessible to all Texans. THA’s experienced team has earned a reputation among Texas hospitals as the go-to resource and thought leader in hospital-related education, advocacy and information. read more