48th Annual Training Conference November 13 - 16 2022 - San Marcos, TX
The Texas Animal Control Association (TACA) will hold its 51st Annual Conference in Abilene, TX, on November 9th thru the 12th at the Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center (click here to make reservations). TACA is the oldest state association in the United States and this is the most attended conference by city and county governments that have animal control/welfare departments and operate animal shelters in Texas. These government entities have annual budgets to operate these departments and are looking for vendors that have products and services that meet their needs. We try to keep our sponsorship/exhibitor rates as reasonable as possible because we understand that come companies that have goods or services that can greatly benefit our attendees simply can’t afford thousands of dollars for nothing more than a small table in a crowded, expansive exhibit hall. This makes attending TACA's Conference an even better value! Additionally, our conference prioritizes networking and social interaction outside of exhibit all hours. This gives you the chance to spend more time with each registrant on a more personal level so that the advertising value to our sponsors and exhibitors is maximized. For more information, please click here to download our sponsor/exhibitor packet.
The faster the registration is completed and paid for, the sooner we can post your company as a sponsor/exhibitor for this year’s conference on our web site, mailer, and other promotional materials. Space and sponsorships are limited so register as soon as possible to reserve your space at the conference and ensure you are able to sponsor at the level you would like. TACA looks forward to your participation as a sponsor/exhibitor at this year’s conference.
You can get lost in the crowd of other conferences or you can come join us and really have the opportunity to interact with all of our attendees! If you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to email Angel Linscott, our Exhibitor Committee Chair, email me, or call 832-629-5535
Sincerely,Al Garces Executive Director Texas Animal Control Association
This is the only conference in the state where every class, event, and award is specifically chosen due to the benefit it provides to animal care, control, and welfare personnel. Our focus is not volunteers, veterinarians, or rescue groups - it is the professionals who do this job day in and day out. If you want the best training that will provide you with tools to better perform your daily duties, this is the conference you need to attend! More information about speakers and classes can be found here on our website. The conference is approved for 15 continuing education hours. We look forward to seeing everyone in Abilene on November 9-12!
Attendees must have a current Membership in order to register for the conference. Membership is free for 2025, so if the registrant has or had a TACA membership, sign in using the email address that is specific to their TACA account and update Membership, if necessary. If your Membership has lapsed or if you are a new Member, update/obtain a Membership here. Do not obtain a Membership under a supervisor's email or using a group email (i.e. animalservices@city.gov) and instead use an individual email address that the registrant has access to. The credit card used to pay for the registration does not have to be in the registrant's name so supervisors can pay for the conference using their purchasing cards. Please email Al Garces or call him at (832) 629-5535 if you have any questions or problems with registration. If payment is to be made by mailing a check, please note TACA's new mailing address:
TACA2521 Georgia Ave Deer Park, TX 77536
If you are interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor at the conference, please click here for more information.
The Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center in Abilene. Please click here to make your reservations. Room rates start at just $139 per night but reservations must be made by October 15th. There are a limited number of rooms available so don't wait to make your reservations!
I look forward to seeing you all in Abilene!
Jamey Cantrell TACA President
If a participant wants to provide feedback on this course and/or its sponsor, the participant can mail comments to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Training Course Coordinator, Zoonosis Control, MC 1956, P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas, 78714-9347 or email them to The.Vet@dshs.state.tx.us.
Topics covered include Texas animal laws, on-scene evidence collection, processing evidence in the shelter, puppy mills, and animal hoarding.
Attendees must have a current Membership in order to register for the TCCI 301. Membership is free for 2025, so if the registrant has or had a TACA membership, sign in using the email address that is specific to their TACA account and update Membership, if necessary. New members will need to put in an email address they have access to and obtain a Membership here. Do not obtain a Membership under a supervisor's email or using a group email (i.e. animalservices@city.gov). The credit card used to pay for the registration does not have to be in the registrant's name so supervisors can pay for the conference using their purchasing cards. Please email Al Garces or call him at (832) 629-5535 if you have any questions or problems with registration. If payment is to be made by mailing a check, please note TACA's new mailing address:
TACA 2521 Georgia Ave Deer Park, TX 77536
The Course will be held in conjunction with the annual Conference to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Convention Center in Abilene. Please click here to make your reservations. Room rates start at just $139 per night but there are a limited number of rooms available so don't wait to make your reservations! More information about speakers and classes at the Conference can be found here on TACA's website.
Course 301 is approved for 6.5 CE hours by TDSHS.
All courses are accepted by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association for continuing education hours for Certified Veterinary Technicians.
Courses 101 and 301 are accepted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for continuing education hours for law enforcement personnel.
Animal Control Officers must satisfactorily complete all three courses. Certified Peace Officers must satisfactorily complete Courses 101 and 301. Courses do not have to be taken in any particular order; however certification is not transferred until all courses are successfully completed as required. Officers who have successfully completed a cruelty investigations course given by the National Animal Control Association, the Law Enforcement Training Institute, or the Association of Certified Cruelty Investigators may be certified as a TCCI if they email proof of training for consideration and approval. Officers who have successfully completed prior training may get credit for TCCI 101 and/or TCCI 201 and only be required to complete TCCI 301 for certification. All Officers certified as TCCI must obtain and maintain an annual membership with TACA. All Officers certified as TCCI must successfully complete a renewal course at least once every three years. Renewal courses will be provided each year at TACA's Annual Training Conference.
If the registrant has or had a TACA membership, sign in using the email address that is specific to their TACA account. Current members can then register for the reduced rate and returning members can update their membership. New members will need to put in an email address they have access to and register as a member during registration. Do not register an attendee under a supervisor's email or using a group email (i.e. animalservices@city.gov). The credit card used to pay for the registration does not have to be in the registrant's name so supervisors can pay for the conference using their purchasing cards. Please email Al Garces or call him at (832) 629-5535 if you have any questions or problems with registration. If payment is to be made by mailing a check, please note TACA's new mailing address:
2521 Georgia Ave,
Deer Park, TX 77536
