Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers

TAACO TFA Courses are now Accredited by and in Affiliation with Blinn College Work Base Training Program.	In Memory of Officer Bobby Dean Evans
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The Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers (TAACO) is the first and only Humane Law Enforcement training facility in the state of Texas dedicated to the professionalism of the Texas Animal Control Officer. The days of the ole “Dog Catcher” are over and the demand for trained and professional Animal Control Officer is increasing annually. Too, is the responsibility and liability of the ACO.

TAACO offers an array of in-service training courses, from one to five days in length, for all persons now working in the animal care control field. All TAACO courses are approved and/or accredited by the Texas State Department Health Services (Zoonosis Control), and/or the Texas Animal Control Association. All in-services courses are now offered on a rotating bases, either here at the academy, or through remote sponsor through out the state bi-monthly.(Current Schedule Page)

Once a quarter, TAACO offers the ultimate ACO, Animal Care and Control “FULL” Training Academy. This course is known as the TFA. This is a complete 160 hour (4 week) training course for the person serious about entering this demanding field as a career. The TFA is structured like a combination miniature police academy and vocational school. If you are interested in becoming an Animal Control Officer, Animal Cruelty Investigator, Veterinarian Assistant, Kennel/Shelter Technician and or Humane society worker, the TFA has it all. If you are at least 17 years of age, a graduating senior, or simply want to change careers, the TFA is the course for you. The TFA is also accredited thru the workforce education program department of Blinn College. This course is limited to 30 students per session.

TAACO and its highly trained, experienced staff invite you to tour our web site or come visit us for a personal tour. You may register here on line by going to the Registration Page or contact us at 877/700-AC01.

Proverbs 12:10
"A righteous man respects the life of his animal"