Thanks to the amazing generosity of the entire RV industry, we’re happy to report the TACO Relief Fund has surpassed $30,000! We could have never imagined this level of support and are grateful to everyone that contributed. To that end, the fund will close on August 1st so that TACO can begin the process of…
We have more information and resources for both campground operators and RVers impacted by the recent flood. First, an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched the Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line, a new statewide crisis support line for Texans impacted by…
TACO has more information for those parks and people affected by the recent floods. Click here for a number of resources for parks and individuals, including ways to apply for assistance, disaster recovery centers and more. For those people and/or employees who will be seeking unemployment, you can now reach out to the Texas Workforce Commission. Individuals affected…
On April 28, the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will host an eight-hour RV technician training session in partnership with the RV Technical Institute in Conroe, Texas. The course will take place the day before TACO’s Spring Meeting and Trade Show, which is scheduled for April 29 and April 30, according to a press release. “This is a great…
Registration is now open for the Texas Association of Campground Owners’ annual Spring Meeting and Tradeshow, which will be April 29-30 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas, according to a press release. The annual meeting, the largest in the Southwest, includes educational seminars, a government affairs briefing, and a tradeshow with over…
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will push to reintroduce legislation next year that would establish statewide building and safety standards for RV parks and campgrounds in Texas, according to a press release. During a Nov. 12 legislative webinar for TACO members, association officials noted that they helped craft HB 1286 during the previous legislative session,…
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) succeeded in its efforts to persuade a remote Texas city to stop assessing RV parks a monthly water surcharge of $35 per site, according to a press release. The city of Olney had been collecting the fee since 2022 to help fund improvements to the city’s 102-year-old water treatment plant,…
TACO invites you to the largest campground trade show in the Southwest! Due to demand, we added additional booth space but demand is high and will sell out quickly! There will be more than 1,000 parks invited to this special event. Click here to sign up and view the various event and sponsorship opportunities. This year’s show…
Don’t miss an election recap and preview of the upcoming Texas legislative session and Texas Campgrounds‘ priorities during a webinar by Texas Campgrounds. TACO Executive Director Brian Schaeffer will be joined by TACO Legislative Consultant Ron Hinkle and TACO Legislative Liaison Randall Dally to break down the November federal, state and local elections and how…
The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is proud to announce its new affiliation with the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO). TLF Partner, Christine Taylor will serve as TACO’s dedicated Legal Counsel, offering members expanded access to essential legal services. This includes a Legal Hotline, where members will have access to a FREE annual consultation with one of the firm’s…