Incumbents did not fare well on Election Night.  The record number of Republican incumbents to lose was seven in 2012 and 2014. Tuesday evening was a historic night with nine sitting State Representatives losing and eight heading to a runoff including Speaker Phelan.  Phelan is the first House speaker in 52 years to be forced into a…

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) has polled its members over the years and the No. 1 member benefit continues to be government affairs. To that end, TACO scored some legislative victories but didn’t get everything it wanted during the latest legislative session, which ended May 29. TACO officials briefed close to 50 park operators on…

By now, you should have received a hard copy of the latest TACO News with tons of information and updates on what your association is doing for you! This includes a brief overview on the Texas legislative session. But now, you can also view the digital version by clicking here. Now you can forward the…

Do you have a favorite place to camp, RV, play or make memories? The second annual Campers’ Choice Awards, “The Campies” is now accepting nominations presented by TACO vendor member RVshare. Show some love to your favorite campground and nominate them for a much-deserved award and recognition for a top-tier experience when it comes to…

Get the 10% Early Bird Discount on Section A when we receive your payment by September 1st. Included in your membership:  Listing in the 2024 TEXAS RV Travel & Camping Guide Listing on the constantly updated texascampgrounds.com Newly Updated and Expanded TACO Legal Handbook Legislative updates & fighting for your rights as a campground owner…

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will have its annual Spring Meeting and Tradeshow from April 25-26 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas.  “This is shaping up to be a really great show, the largest campground industry conference and tradeshow in the Southwest,” said Brian Schaeffer, TACO’s executive director and CEO,…

According to the Fort Bend Herald, the city of Kendleton, Texas, may have violated state law when it increased the water rates at the Lazy K RV Park in 2021. The city raised the water rates at Lazy K from $100 per month to $700 per month in March 2021. Lazy K owner Todd Doucet said…