TASA depends on an active network of volunteers to serve on association committees. TASA committees serve two important purposes. First, they provide a forum for TASA to address a vast array of important issues. Through its committees, TASA successfully interacts with other state and national education-related organizations, and conducts association business with broad member representation. Second, and equally important, by inviting individuals to serve who represent a cross-section of the membership, the association ensures that diverse needs are met and opinions are heard. Policy/advisory and procedural committee appointments are made by the TASA president with recommendations from Executive Committee members and the executive director. Members interested in serving on TASA committees should contact Dr. Johnny L. Veselka, Executive Director, 800-725-8272 or 512-477-6361.

Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is the primary decision-making body of the association. The twenty regional members (elected by association members from within their region), four at-large members (each president appoints, subject to approval by the Executive Committee, two active members from under-represented segments of the membership who serve in these at-large positions on the Executive Committee for a two-year term, beginning simultaneously with the president's term), and four officers (president, president-elect, vice president, and past president) work closely with TASA's executive director and staff to conduct the business of the association. The TASA Legislative Committee chair also serves on the Executive Committee.

2009-2011 Legislative Committee.  Members of this committee help develop TASA's legislative program and advise the Executive Committee and staff on the direction the association should take regarding legislative issues and assist in presenting periodic reports on legislative issues at regional study group meetings. (Policy/Advisory; two-year terms appointed on June 1 following each legislative session)

Study Group/Membership Chairs.  Regional Study Group/Membership chairs are elected annually within the ESC region they represent, and assist TASA by encouraging membership in TASA and disseminating information on TASA programs and services to administrators in their region. Study group meetings are held to conduct association business, hold regional elections as needed, and to discuss relevant issues confronting the profession. The meeting format varies from region to region.

Administrative Services Committee. Members help evaluate ongoing services offered by TASA through the Administrator's Resource Center and assist in identifying and developing future TASA services to address member needs. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Audit Committee. Members of this committee review the association's audit report prepared annually by TASA's certified public accountant. (Procedural; one-year terms)

Budget Committee. This committee is comprised of the president, president-elect, vice-president, and past president. Members review the annual TASA budget and make recommendations to the Executive Committee. (Procedural; two-year, staggered terms)

Canvassing Committee. Members of this committee meet immediately following statewide and/or regional TASA elections to verify and tally ballots. (Procedural; two-year, staggered terms)

Central Office Advisory Committee. Members provide input to the Executive Committee and staff on association programs and services that are of particular benefit to TASA members who are not superintendents. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Commissioner's TASA Cabinet of Superintendents. (Special; elected in each region; at-large members appointed by TASA with approval of commissioner of education; one-year terms)

Communications & Technology Committee. Members of this committee have responsibility for developing recommendations to the Executive Committee and staff regarding (1) effective strategies for communication with TASA members, elected officials, the media, and the public; and (2) the use and integration of technology in the association's programs and services. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Corporate and Business Partnerships Committee. Members of this committee review and make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding TASA's Corporate Partner Program, product/service endorsements, and business relationships with companies that provide products and services to Texas schools. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Editorial Advisory Committee. Members of this committee are chairs of TASA's major committees and the TASA president-elect, and is chaired by the TASA president. Committee members provide input to the TASA staff regarding the scope and content of the association's journal, INSIGHT. Committee members will be contacted, discussions carried out, and input solicited via the Internet. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Federal Policy Committee. 

Higher Education Committee. Members of this committee are responsible for developing recommendations to the Executive Committee and staff regarding areas of study, projects, and programs that should be considered by the association. According to the TASA bylaws, three of the committee members shall be officers of the Texas Professors of Educational Administration. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

Leadership Development Committee. Members of this committee are responsible for developing recommendations to the Executive Committee and staff regarding the leadership development needs of superintendents and other administrators, the association's training programs, seminars, and conferences, and related topics. (Policy/Advisory; two-year, staggered terms)

President's Cabinet (Special; includes president, president-elect, vice-president, and last three immediate past presidents; one-year terms)

School Board Awards Committee (Special; appointed annually by the TASA president; one-year terms)

TASB Legal Assistance Fund Board of Trustees (Special; includes TASA president and president-elect; one-year terms)

Texas Leadership Center Board of Directors

Administrative Leadership Institute Planning Committee (Special; appointed jointly with A&M; one-year terms)