Some outstanding members of the organization have been:
Y.C. Smith First President
Eloise Odam First Female President
Wade L. Hoots Legendary Technologist
Marilyn Sackett 1st Texas MRT Licensee
Gaynell Gaynell First African American President
1940s – 1960s
TSRT was small, but active in being a leader in promoting
professional growth. Only between 1943 and 1946 did the organization become inactive due to World War II. Once
revitalized, TSRT continued to develop regional districts of technologists, now known as state affiliates.
1970s
TSRT worked to bring forth state legislative efforts
to protect the technologists, consumers and general public. However, most efforts were lost in state legislation.
The organization did not give up continuing to educate the technologists and the citizens of Texas.
1980s
TSRT completed an interim study report in 1984 showing
the misadministration and use of radiation imaging equipment within the state of Texas. In 1985 Texas Congressman Bill
Haley and Senator Chet Brooks carried a bill to the state capital’s floors. The organization hired its first lobbyist
and continued educational workshops in the interstate affiliates.
Then in 1987, technologists throughout the state of Texas
rallied in Austin and on the last day of the legislation session the MRT Act of Texas was passed; giving Texas one of strongest
licensures in the county.
1990s
TSRT worked closely with ASRT in efforts to activate
the nation CARE Bill (Consumer, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy).
While there was some legislative opposition in the state, TSRT worked with the Texas Health Department to keep a line of communication,
promoting consumer safety and Radiologic scope of practice.
2000s – Present
TSRT has joined the Texas Radiological Society and Texas
Medical Association in support of legislation that will give the Radiologist Assistant a position under the MRT Act.
TSRT has also joined forces with the Coalition for Ethical Imaging (CEI) in support of legislation that will ensure patient
safety and oversee the overuse of diagnostic procedures.
