Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers

As a part of the Blinn College Workforce Education Program, the TFA or VAC course students will receive Continuing Education credit from Blinn College upon successful completion of the course.	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. TAACO is 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, as is the responsibility and liability of the ACO. “Animal Control is a type of law enforcement, and deserves adequate professional training as such”.

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 hosted by remote sponsors throughout the state bi-monthly. (See Current Schedule Page). All TAACO in-service courses meet the training requirement for all DSHS now mandated CE courses.

Once a quarter, TAACO offers the ultimate ACO, Animal Care and Control “FULL” Training Academy. This course is known as the TFA. The TFA 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 Blinn College Workforce Education Program Department. This course is limited to 26 students per session. The TFA earns a diploma upon completion, and 15 different certificates and 4 certifications, including the required Texas DSHS BASIC ACO and Euthanasia Technician Certification.

Upon completion of the TFA, graduates are most desired for immediate employment, due to having this training and working knowledge in every aspect of the animal care and control field. TAACO offers job placement assistance also.

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"