The Texas Jail Association was formed on June 4, 1986, in Austin, Texas. The organization's main objective is to provide a distinct and unified voice for correctional officers working in local jails. TJA's - membership is comprised of Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers, Sheriffs, Support Staff, and other interested parties of the corrections profession in Texas. TJA strives to accomplish the following goals:
- To bring together those concerned with, or interested in the professional operation and administration of jails in the State of Texas;
- To advance professionalism through training, exchange of information, technical assistance, publications and conferences;
- To provide leadership in the development of professional standards, management practices, programs, and services; and
- To advance the interests, needs, and concerns of the membership.
TJA Updates
- Board of Director Nominations & Awards Nominations will be accepted January 2010 – March 16, 2010.
- Apply for the Jerry Baggs Scholarship for the National Jail Leadership Command Academy!
- Registration now open for the 24th Annual TJA Conference, May 10-14, 2010
- Sign-up now to play in the 2010 Golf Tournament - Supporting the Jerry Baggs Memorial Scholarship
- Download the Gang Presentations given at the 23rd Annual TJA Conference
***Applications are now being accepted for the National Jail Leadership Command Academy. For more information, log onto www.nationaljailacademy.org.
Upcoming Training Opportunities