The Texas Community Service Association (TCSA) is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in the State of Texas. It began operations in 1995 and was incorporated on March 18, 2008. It exists for the explicit purpose of promoting the effective development and administration of community service restitution programs.
Each year the organization meets for several days to share vital information as well as new and innovative programming ideas. Topics covered in past conferences include community service restitution rules and regulations, legislative updates, restorative justice, liability considerations, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and Judges' perspective on community service.
TCSA promotes continuing education, in part, by distributing an electronic newsletter. This newsletter describes upcoming member meetings, annual meeting agenda and registration, and stories of interest to community service practitioners.
Awards are also issued by TCSA to members who have distinguished themselves. The awards are given to recipients at the annual conference.
An annual meeting of TCSA members is held in either October or November. This annual meeting doubles as the conference. Regular meetings of the TCSA board of directors are held one time a year in conjunction with the conference. Special meetings of the board are held as necessary. Past meeting agendas and minutes are listed below.
Effective February 26, 2015, TCSA Board of Directors is comprised of members who are currently employed by one of the following:
1. Community Supervision & Corrections Department
2. Juvenile Probation Department
3. Parole Services
4. Law Enforcement
5. Non-Profit organizations
6. Independent School District