Texas Association for Court Administration
A Professional Association
The Texas Association for Court Administration (TACA) was organized to encourage and promote continuing education and maintenance of professional standards for Court Administration and to aid in identifying the individual needs of the Courts and their administrative personnel in improving the administration of justice.” Constitution and Bylaws, Article II, §1.
Conferences
TACA conducts an annual education conference in the Fall, which provides at least sixteen hours of continuing education and focuses on developments in the field and new technologies applied to the trial court environment. The annual education conference allows TACA members to comply with continuing education requirements under Texas’ Government Code, Section 74.106.
Professional Development
In conjunction with the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., TACA provides faculty and program materials for the Professional Development Program for Texas trial court coordinators, managers and administrators. This program provides for three types of certification in coordination, management and administration of Texas’ trial courts.
TACA also provides professional development scholarships to its members and to students pursuing careers in the administration of justice.
Publication
The Association publishes the TACA Journal to keep the membership informed of recent developments in the field of court administration, changes in case law that may impact the administrative procedures of trial courts, and programs implemented by local courts.
Regular Membership
Any person whose primary duty is to work in the administration of the courts and who is a direct employee of the judiciary, including, but not limited to court coordinators, court managers, court administrators, assistant court coordinators, court bailiffs and court secretaries, shall be entitled to regular membership. Regular members in good standing shall be certified to vote, hold office and serve on committees.
Associate Membership
A person engaged in a related field may become an associate member. An associate member may serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office in the association.
Judicial Membership
TACA encourages members of the judiciary to become members of the association. A judicial member may serve on committees, but may not vote or hold office in the association.
Sustaining Membership
A person, persons, firm or corporation interested in furthering the purpose of this organization is eligible to become a sustaining member. Sustaining members shall not hold office, and shall not serve on committees. Minimum contribution recommended $200.00.