The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) recently invited the National Weather Service to provide a free training session on hazardous weather awareness and preparation last Wednesday (June 10). The hour-long session featured Christopher Morris, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, who discussed how to stay informed on various weather hazards,…
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) hosted a Zoom webinar focused on SB 1 and the new NFPA 1194 requirements on Wednesday, Oct. 22, which was attended by over 75 people. The webinar offered a chance for TACO officials, including CEO/Executive Director Brian Schaeffer; TACO Legislative Liaison Randall Dally; and TACO Legislative Consultant Ron Hinkle to…
Recently, TACO helped pass important legislation for RV parks and campgrounds in the state. In short, NFPA 1194 is the guideline used for RV park and campground construction and expansion. This eliminates a patchwork of confusing and sometimes unattainable local regulations. One new requirement is that parks have to have evacuation plans, which were an important issue after…
Publicity surrounding the Fourth of July flash floods that killed over 130 people and wiped out two RV parks and a Christian girls camp in Kerrville, Texas, had a lasting negative effect on the mid-summer campground business in Texas, but some parks were affected more than others. While representatives from some parks, such as Texas Hill…
The TACO has been busy in Austin this week as the Special Session tackles disaster preparedness in the wake of the Fourth of July floods. Randall Dally, TACO’s Legislative Liaison, testified in two different committees — the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding and the Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. New legislation is…
This special session has seen a flurry of activities on issues ranging from tax policy to public safety, education, government transparency, and more. As week two of the First Called Session of the 89th Texas Legislature comes to a close, we have compiled a summary of key bills that were voted on or advanced last…
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…