News & Announcements

February 24, 2020

5 TIME-TESTED TIPS TO BE GREAT BEHIND THE PLATE

There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking off the field after a stellar performance behind the plate. But ...

February 24, 2020

EXPANDED DESIGNATED HITTER ROLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for ...

February 18, 2020

TASO FOOTBALL TO PRESENT THE DR. BILL FARNEY AWARD TO FOUR INDIVIDUALS FOR HEROIC MEASURES

The Football Division Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Sports Officials has unanimously voted to present the Dr. ...

February 17, 2020

LOCAL CHURCH HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH BY RECOGNIZING LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERS INCLUDING A TASO MEMBER

It was a true celebration at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church on this Sunday as the congregation held a special ...

February 13, 2020

TASO 2020 BASEBALL / SOFTBALL ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

If you weren’t there ….. here is what you missed. If you were there …. here is a look back. ...

October 25, 2019

UIL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL APPROVES GAME/MATCH FEE INCREASE

At their October 21, 2019 meeting the UIL Legislative Council approved a TASO initiated game/match fee increase for Texas sports ...

February 6, 2020

TASO BASKETBALL 2020 ELECTIONS

The period for nominations for TASO Basketball President‑Elect, Vice President and District 2, 4, and 6 Directors has ended.  The ...

June 26, 2019

TASO Threads

TASO is proud to announce the opening of the TASO Threads Store for each Sports Division.  The on‑line store contains ...

February 1, 2020

ROSTER SUBMISSIONS A FOCUS FOR 2020-21 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL RULES CHANGES

Revised rules for roster submissions and penalties assessed to the team bench are among the most prominent high school volleyball ...

February 18, 2020

2020 VOLLEYBALL OFF-SEASON BOARD MEETING RECAP

On January 31 and February 1, 2020, the TASO Volleyball Board met for the Off‑Season Board meeting in Dallas.   The ...

February 3, 2020

LESSONS BEYOND THE GAMES

Officiating teaches valuable lessons both on the court or field and off. It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and ...

January 9, 2020

TASO FOOTBALL RENEWAL AND NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS

Applications for TASO Football Renewals and New Members for the 2020‑2021 season are now open. The Process is accessed by ...

January 24, 2020

SPECIAL REPORT – THE SHORTAGE OF OFFICIALS

MCALLEN (KGBT) — A huge non‑district matchup between Sharyland Pioneer and McAllen Rowe has both teams heated. In the middle ...

December 13, 2019

TASO VOLLEYBALL RENEWAL AND NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS

Applications for TASO Volleyball Renewals and New Members for the 2020‑2021 season are now open. The Process is accessed by ...

January 1, 2020

2019 UIL FOOTBALL CHAMPIOSHIPS

Congratulations to these TASO Football Members selected to officiate in the 2019 UIL Football Championships. GAME OFFICIAL POSITION CHAPTER 1A ...

December 13, 2019

IMPARTIALITY IN ADDRESSING COACHES

I‘m always ill at ease when an official with whom I’m working is on a first‑name basis with a coach. ...