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…
TACO is planning educational webinars in the coming weeks that provide association members with important updates on state legislation as well as training for Certified Pool Operators (CPOs), according to a press release. The Legislative Update session with TACO lobbyist Ron Hinkle and TACO CEO Brian Schaeffer is scheduled for 10 a.m. (CT) Wednesday, Sept.…
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…
1. Pay Campground Dues by Sept. 1st and get a 10% discount. 2. Check your TACO Guide Listing – make sure everything is accurate and updated with new amenities including Glamping and EV Charging. 3. Check your Texas Campgrounds listing for accuracy, new amenities, and new photos. Email listing updates to [email protected]. 4. Check the…
Two important pieces of legislation that Texas Campgrounds has been overseeing passed the legislature last week, leaving one last step before they become the law of the land. HB 2636, concerning the liability of RV parks and campgrounds, and SB 594, regarding water billing, were both passed out of the House and Senate and just…
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…
There’s an old Boy Scout saying, Always Be Prepared. We here at Firefly Reservations think that this motto should be adopted by all campground owners. Even though we are still in the dead of winter, now is the perfect time to start the preparations for your first visitors of 2023. Mother Nature is fickle; it’s…