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June 18, 2026
To honor America’s 250th birthday, the TASO office will be closed July 3. 
September 12, 2024
TASO ABUSE OF OFFICIALS POLICY
All‑Sports Board of Directors is very concerned with the number of incidents of excessive verbal abuse directed toward our members, ...
June 11, 2026
SELL THE TOUGH CALL
Referee.com It was a 50‑50 call and you know you got it right. How do you convince half the people ...
March 19, 2026
POST-GAME DISCUSSIONS THE RIGHT WAY
Post‑game discussions the right way by Referee It was a tough game and not much went as planned. Now it’s time ...
January 23, 2026
HOW VIDEO HAS CHANGED OFFICIATING
By Jeffrey Stern Referee.com One of my favorite books is Instant Replay. The author, Jerry Kramer, was a guard for ...
January 23, 2026
HOW OFFICIALS CAN CONTROL EMOTIONS IN HIGH-PRESSURE MOMENTS
by Dr. Joel Fish, Ph.D. Referee.com Officials often tell me, “I have difficulty managing emotions during high‑pressure moments.” I’ll then ...
November 29, 2025
TASO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDUCT Of A FOOTBALL MEMBER
November 29, 2025. The leadership of the Football Division of the Texas Association of Sports Officials was notified of conduct ...
October 30, 2025
DIII & NASO ANNOUNCE NEW ‘LEVEL UP DIII’ PROGRAM
NASO RACINE, WI — (Oct. 30, 2025) The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) and the Division III Commissioners Association ...Clinics & Events
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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.
About Us
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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ED SCOTTJune 12, 2026
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MARVIN LEMMONSApril 15, 2026
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ROBERT ” BOB” RUCKRIEGELDecember 20, 2025
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