Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers

There are currently two ways to register for a TAACO course on this website, online and via regular mail. You may register online for any TAACO course by completing the online form below. Once you submit the online form below you will be taken to the online payments page. Follow the directions for payments by credit card, debit card, check or PayPal. If you will be paying by check at the time of the class, please check the "Cash on Delivery" option. You will receive a confirmation email upon reciept.

If you enrolling for an in-service course via regular mail, please complete the second page of the registration form. If you are paying for the course by department / agency check, cashier's check, personal check or money order simply attach the check to the registration form when mailing it in.

To register for the TAACO FULL ACADEMY ONLY you will need to print out the registration form, fill it out completely, have it notarized and attach the required documents and promptly mail it to the TAACO facility at least 14 days prior to the start day of the class. For students qualifying for a payment plan or any tution discounts, you must obtain a confirmation number from the registrar. NOTE: The TAACO FA is limited to 36 students, so make sure the registrar is notified as soon as possible to assure your position. If you are paying the tution by department / agency check, cashier's check, personal check or money order, simply attach the check to the registration form when mailing it in. You will receive a confirmation email upon reciept.

Online Registration for TFA and VAC Courses

JAN 12-30	VAC Registration-Deposit Only	$400
JAN 12-30	VAC Registration-Full Payment Only	$2950

Online Registration & Payment Only
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To process your online registration, please check the class you wish to attend and then click on the Submit button at the bottom of the form.

Course Date	Course Title	Cost	Enroll
December 2008
02	Street Officer Survival & Safety Bite Stick & Pepper Spray Cert.	$125
03	Taser - Self Defense	$250
03-04	Certified Euthanasia Technician	$250
03-04	CET Recertification	$125
04-05	Large Animal (Equine/Bovine) Recognition, Identification & Handling	$125
04	Reptile Familiarization, Identification & Handling	$125
09-10	Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations	$250
11	Animal Bite Investigation	$125
18-19	Chemical Capture & Restraint	$350
16	Shelter Management	$250
23	Basic Animal Care Tech	$125
January 2009
05	Large Animal (Equine/Bovine) Recognition, Identification & Handling	$150
08-09 08	Certified Euthanasia Technician	$250
08-09 08	CET Recertification	$150
13-14	Chemical Capture & Restraint	$300
15-16	Advanced Animal Cruelty	$250
20-23	ACO Level 1/3 Special	$400
20-21	DSHS Approved ACO Basic (ONLY)	$200
22-23 22	Certified Euthanasia Technician	$250
22-23 22	CET Recertification	$150