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TACA Mission Statement

TACA is an association committed to the advancement of all animal control and animal welfare professionals through education, leadership, and advocacy.

TACA Objectives

Established in 1974, The Texas Animal Control Association is not a governing body, but is an association dedicated to the advancement of Animal Control and animal welfare personnel.

The Texas Animal Control Association is a strong supporter of local option, but urges all Animal Control and animal welfare agencies to give serious thought to the policies that TACA has adopted.

The Texas Animal Control Association does not require anyone to adopt his policies for membership, but rather as worthwhile goals for all to strive toward.

TACA's policies reflect the position of TACA on current issues. Policies may change as information becomes available that will improve the quality of life for the citizens and animals of Texas.

The Texas Animal Control Association is a non profit tax-exempt organization that receives no federal, state or municipal funding. Money used to conduct business of the Association comes from membership dues, fees for services, etc. TACA may receive grants or funds from workshops it sponsors.

The officers, Board of Directors and regional advisors are volunteers and receive no salary for their services.

• Educate and train Animal Control and Humane personnel.

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Established

Established in 1974, The Texas Animal Control Association is not a governing body, but is an association dedicated to the advancement of Animal Control and animal welfare personnel. The Texas Animal Control Association is a strong supporter of local option, but urges all Animal Control and animal welfare agencies to give serious thought to the policies that TACA has adopted. The Texas Animal Control Association does not require anyone to adopt these  policies for membership, but rather as worthwhile goals for all to strive toward. TACA's policies reflect the position of TACA on current issues. Policies may change as information becomes available that will improve the quality of life for the citizens and animals of Texas. The Texas Animal Control Association is a non profit tax-exempt organization that receives no federal, state or municipal funding. Money used to conduct business of the Association comes from membership dues, fees for services, etc. TACA may receive grants or funds from workshops it sponsors. The officers, Board of Directors and regional advisors are volunteers and receive no salary for their services. Educate and train animal control and humane agency personnel. Education of the public in the responsibilities of animal control. Provide expertise and guidance on animal control programs to officials at city, county, state levels and to general public. Support and assist the Texas Department of health in the development of standards and certification procedures for animal control personnel as covered under the Rabies Control Act. Provide liaison with other professional organizations and groups having related interests.   Top