Who is TACS?

The Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) is an organization that has been active in Texas since 1951.  For the first 25 years, we were known as the Texas Association of Small Schools and housed in the Texas Education Agency building.  In 1976, the association changed its name to the Texas Association of Community Schools and became independent.

The Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) represents public school districts with up to 12,000 ADA or one traditional high school. This means our membership comprises the small, mid-sized, and rural school districts in Texas.  There are 952 public school districts eligible for institutional membership.

Our Goals

The purpose of TACS is to promote public education for small and midsize schools in the State of Texas. In pursuit of this objective, TACS will do the following:

• Provide an avenue for districts and superintendents to receive information and support in leading the districts they serve.  

• Advocate for legislation which will enhance the opportunities and abilities of community schools to provide quality educational programs.  

• Work collaboratively with other organizations dedicated to serving public school students in Texas.