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March 21, 2024
TASO OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 29, 2024
The TASO Office will be closed Friday, March29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday.July 6, 2023
2023-2024 TASO ABUSE OF OFFICIALS POLICY
The 2023‑2024 school year will mark the second year for the TASO ABUSE of OFFICIALS POLICY. After reviewing Incident Reports ...January 8, 2024
INSIDE “THE COMEBACK” – BUFFALO VS. HOUSTON 1993
Referee Had the now ubiquitous “Win Probability Chart” been a thing in 1993, the Buffalo Bills and their fans would ...October 5, 2023
TASO – UIL PARTNER TO RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS SPORTSMANSHIP
We are all aware of the many challenges regarding sportsmanship across our great state. However, we are also aware that ...November 15, 2023
UIL DRONE POLICY FOR ALL SPORTS
Subject to local discretion, drones may be used in compliance with any local, homeland security, or FAA regulations / laws ...November 15, 2023
NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETES – WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
By John E. Johnson, J.D. from NFHS.ORG NIL at the interscholastic level has been a reality for many states for ...October 31, 2023
JOHN HIRSCHBECK REMINISCES ON MLB PLAYOFF NO-HITTER
Referee It is Oct. 6, 2010, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies are facing the Cincinnati Reds in ...September 21, 2023
MOUND PLEASANT ISD TEAM SPORTS OFFICIATING CLASS
As has been previously reported, TASO was instrumental in securing approval from the Texas Education Agency for a credited high ...Welcome
TASO is an independent organization, providing support, resources and training for Texas high school and middle school sports officials.
With more than 150 local chapters serving 16,000+ members throughout the state, we are one of the largest professional organizations for sports officials in the country.
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TASO works closely with The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), the Texas High School Coaches Association, other Coaches Associations, The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and many other organizations
to ensure fair, challenging and safe athletic competition for Texas high school and middle school student athletes.
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