We represent over 175 Texas educational organizations, junior and community colleges, 4-year colleges and universities and over 400 members who are actively involved in the administration and operation of facilities at institutions whose main emphasis is education. TAPPA began when the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Texas Secretary of State on May 7, 1979 Our primary emphasis is in
the area of higher education (post secondary) however, membership is welcomed from all institutions involved in education. We are a non-profit organization in the state of Texas that promotes common interests, proficiency and professionalism in college and university Physical Plant operations to include planning, development, administration, maintenance and operations; to foster professional ideals and standards, and to better serve the objectives of institutions of higher education and to promote interest and proficiency in the administration of college and university physical plant operations; to aid and supplement the work of the (Texas Association of State Senior College and University Business Officers) TASSCUBO, APPA, and the (Central States Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges) CAPPA; and, is not organized for the sole benefit or use of any one university or college.
