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    44th Annual V.G. Young School for County Tax Assessor-Collectors

    • November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026 Multi-day
    • 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Galveston Island Convention Center
      5600 Seawall Blvd
      Galveston, TX 77551
    • Contact the V.G. Young Institute of County Government at (979) 845-4572.
    44th Annual V.G. Young School for County Tax Assessor-Collectors

    We invite county tax assessor-collectors and their staff members to expand their knowledge with accurate, timely information from well-respected speakers. The V.G. Young Institute of County Government is excited to work with the TACA board and its members to plan this event to meet the needs of all 254 counties.

    Registration begins Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. Early registration ends Oct. 21, so be sure to take advantage!  

    Registration Fees

    Full conference registration includes all education sessions, meals and breaks.

    DESCRIPTION Registration
    by Oct. 21
    Late Registration
    After Oct. 21
    Official and Staff Registration $275 $300
    Corporate Registration $350 $375
    One-Day Registration $175 $200
    Advanced Course

    This year, the advanced certification course will be on Tuesday before the start of the conference. The topic of this year’s session is lawmaking. This class is required for PCAC and PDAC advanced designations. 

    Fee for Advanced Course registration is $75.

    New Tax Assessor-Collector Orientation

    This session is required for all new tax assessors in the first 90 days after taking office. It provides information on the basic operations of a county tax office, where additional resources can be obtained, and the rules and regulations that are state-mandated. Tax assessor-collectors are considered new if still in their first term of office.

    Vendor Reception

    Stop by the vendor reception Tuesday evening and thank our vendors and sponsors for their continued support. 

    Bingo!

    Bingo will take place Tuesday evening. Get your “Bingo!” voice ready. It’s sure to be a fun night with great prizes.

    Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Luncheon

    Join us Wednesday to honor and announce the Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year award winner. A ticket is included with a conference registration.

    Are you bringing a guest? The fee for additional guests is $100.

    Vendor and Sponsor Information

    Contact Becky Frost for vendor registration.

    Make checks payable to the Texas Association of Counties.

    Mail checks to:
    Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas
    c/o Texas Association of Counties
    PO Box 2131
    Austin, TX 78768

    For more information, please contact Amy Lawson in the TAC Education and Event Services department at (800) 456‑5974.