900 Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-451-5100
www.tx-taca.org
Thank you for your interest in the activities and benefits of membership in the
Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association.
Our Association on has a vast amount of technical literature as well as
information on many regulations, which continue to pressure our industries.
TACA has a very close liaison with the various government agencies such as
TxDOT, the TCEQ, and numerous COGs throughout the state and is a full service
trade association. Our committees are very active with several hundred
volunteer members committing their time and energies for the advancement of
the industry.
I am enclosing an application for membership and membership information that
will interest your company. Dues in the Association are enclosed for your review.
Our fiscal year starts May 1 and ends April 30. We have a one‐time fee of $50.00
as an application fee.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to
receiving your application and welcoming you into the Association.
Sincerely,
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Rich Szecsy, Ph.D., P.E.
President
Be Top Reasons To Be Affiliated
TACA members represent 80% of the aggregates, 100% of the cement, and 75% of the
concrete produced in Texas today.
TACA has a political action committee (TACPAC) that raises hundreds of thousands of
dollars annually and is the largest of its kind across the industry.
TACA has retained the services of a highly respected governmental advocacy group to
serve our member’s best interests at the state and national level.
TACA has strong relationships with the state and federal regulatory authorities, such
as Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the State Comptroller’s
Office, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), etc., to insulate our members from adverse rulings in the case of an
audit or inspection.
TACA members receive email updates such as important changes in the industry by
our federal, state, or local governments.
TACA members receive our highly acclaimed quarterly magazine, the TACA Conveyor,
and have access to our “member’s only section” on the TACA website.
TACA members enjoy the benefit of knowledge‐based seminars that provides the
tools to be on the cutting edge of industry standards and practices.
TACA provides our members with a tangible network to assist with introductory or
present customer needs.
TACA members are leaders in their communities and industry and are prideful that
they belong to an association that emphasizes the highest of standards.
Brief History
In 1951, business leaders in the ready‐mixed concrete industry decided there was a greater strength in
numbers and established the Texas Ready Mixed Concrete Association. A year later; the Texas Aggregates
Association was organized. After operating for 22 years as a joint effort, with shared office and staff the
two groups consolidated in 1974 as the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association (TACA). The
Association speaks for all forms of aggregate, concrete, cement, admixtures, fly ash and construction
material producers and allied industries in a united effort.
Ethics Statement
The Members and Staff of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association (TACA) shall subscribe to the
following statement when engaged in any and all activities pertaining to TACA, its purpose and activities;
I. Each Member has the responsibility to conduct business in such a manner as to support the
achievement of the TACA Vision Statement;
The Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association will become the preferred source of information,
advocacy, and leadership for representing the concrete, aggregates, cement, and related materials
industry in Texas.
II. In our relationships with TACA members, consumers, legislative, bodies, and the general public, we
believe and affirm that each member has the responsibility to conduct him or herself in a manner that
positively promotes not only their own business interest but also the industry as a whole. TACA members
pledge to conduct themselves with the utmost integrity in all market, legislative and community
activities.
Objectives of the Association
I. To encourage highest standards of business practices, environmental stewardship, ethics, customs
and usage among its members.
II. To acquire, preserve, and disseminate business information to the members of the association.
III. To promote the best interests of its members in matters where members interests are in common.
IV. To do any and all lawful acts necessary, convenient or desirable for the purpose of the activities herein
specified and defined or which may be incidental and pertinent thereto.
Committees
TACA Committee members work as a team sharing common interests and enthusiasm for the aggregates, cement
and concrete industry. We encourage all TACA members to serve on a committee. Be a part of the leadership for
the association. Below are the committees that you may be interested in joining. Please send an email to
smoore@tx-taca.org or atilley@tx‐taca.org if you would like to join any of the committees.
EDUCATION
This committee is very active during the year creating educational training courses for the membership. This committee chooses
topics and recruits speakers for the annual Short Course. They also choose topics and speakers for some of the Chat‐n‐Chews,
and are involved in creating other educational programs, such as the Batchman Training program.
ENVIRONMENTAL
This committee acts as a liaison between governmental agencies and the membership and monitors environmental issues that
affect the members of TACA. They choose the topics and recruit speakers for the annual Environmental Seminar.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
This committee assists the membership in opposing adverse legislation and works for enactment of legislation considered in the
best interest of the membership. The Chairman of the committee serves on the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Political Ac on
Committee.
INDUSTRY PROMOTION AND MARKETING
The purpose of this committee is to increase the use of ready mixed concrete, cement, aggregates, and related products in
existing markets and new market areas through an active promo on and marketing program within TACA. The committee works
to promote a positive image of our industry through interaction with environmental groups and develops materials that can be
used by community groups to educate regarding our industry.
MEMBERSHIP
This committee actively promotes membership in the association to the suppliers and producers who are not currently members
of TACA. They also are responsible for devising viable concepts to enable maximum membership retention in the association and
are responsible for the Member Buddy program.
SAFETY/ TRANSPORTATION
This committee conducts the annual Safety Contest and plans other safety programs and seminars, as needed, such as the
Accident Investigation Training and FMCSA program. They also monitor all information relating to the transportation of materials
by rail or truck, which may affect the industry.
SPECIFICATION
This committee works with the Texas Department of Transportation on changes in the specifications for aggregates, ready‐mix,
and other building materials. It serves as a liaison to other similar associations toward solving mutual problems and private
contracting agencies or authorities.
SUSTAINABILITY
This committee is responsible for the coordination and marketing efforts for TACA and its participation in the green building and
sustainable design initiatives within the industry. Committee’s Mission statement: To advocate the use of sustainable aggregates
and concrete products, processes, and planning to our internal membership, contractors, architects, engineers, specifiers,
community members, governmental agencies, and elected officials.
Rate Sheet
Allied Members Annual Dues
$800.00
Producer Annual Minimum Dues
$1,500.00
Ready Mix
Yards
0 to 1,000,000
1,000,001 to 3,000,000
3,000,001 +
Rate
0.020000 per cy
0.001500 per cy
Tons
0 to 5,000,000
5,000,001 to 10,000,000
10,000,001 +
Rate
0.004110 per ton
Cement, Fly Ash,
Lime & Slag
Flat Rate
0.017000 per ton
Admixtures
Flat Rate
0.005720 per gallon admixtures
Aggregates
0.001000 per cy
0.000750 per ton
0.000400 per ton
0.005200 per lbs fiber
Membership Application
Name of Company
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
Phone
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
TACA Delegate
Email
_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(The person from your company who will be listed as the main contact)
I have listed below the exact manner in which we would like to have our firm listed in the
TACA Membership Directory.
Name
Address
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
Phone
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
Email
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION ‐ CHECK ONE
_____Producer:
_____Allied:
We hereby certify that the undersigned company is actively engaged in the production and/ or
sale of _________________________ and upon, becoming a member, will abide by the By‐Laws of the
Association.
We hereby certify and agree to abide by the By‐Laws of the Association and the Allied Industry
division. Type of business or product__________________________________________________________________
Committee(s) for Participation:
⧠ Education
⧠ Membership
_____________________________________________________________
⧠ Environmental
⧠ Safety/ Transportation
⧠ Governmental Affairs
⧠ Specification
⧠ Industry Promotion & Marketing
⧠ Sustainability
Signed by _______________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________
Membership solicited by ___________________________________________________
There is a one-time fee of $50.00 for processing this application.