About Us

 

Mission Statement

TPCA is the principal advocate and leadership organization for the professional pest control industry. We encourage the highest quality education, communication, and representation to promote our industry and the public good.

 

History of the Association

In 1944, about 25 men met in Waco to discuss and plan an opposing position against proposed state legislation. That meeting was the beginning of the Texas Pest Control Association. Dr. C. A. Trimbos was the first elected President.  In 1951, Bob Showalter became the first association secretary, who set up training programs and started a newsletter. In 1973, an association management firm was hired, and in 1991, TPCA hired their own full-time professional staff and set up an office in Austin. In 2002, TPCA affiliated with the NPMA to provide members a three-tiered membership in a local chapter, TPCA and NPMA. In 2010 TPCA Executive Director, Ken Meyers passed away and TPCA hired Focused Solutions Association Management & Governmental Affairs, LLC. Currently, the headquarters is in Austin, Texas with Todd Kercheval as Executive Director.

Code of Ethics

Members of our Association are responsible for upholding the Association’s Code of Ethics.  The code can be found outlined below.

Relations of Members to Public

The members in their advertisement or other solicitations of business shall not use tricky, fraudulent, or misleading words or methods.

Relations of Members to Client

The members shall thoroughly analyze the requirements of their clients and shall consistently recommend the means best suited for the client’s needs.

Professional Services

The member, upon accepting a contract or service agreement, shall render skilled, intelligent, and conscientious service.

Relations of Member to Competitors

The members shall not publicly criticize the business or private affairs of a competitor.

Relations of Members to the Association

The members shall be loyal to the principles of their Association and active in its advancement.

TPCA Academy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

The Texas Pest Control Association (“TPCA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the TPCA Academy mobile application and related services (the “App”).

Information We Collect

When you use the TPCA Academy App, we may collect the following information:

●      Account Information: such as your name, email address, and login credentials
●      Course and Training Data: including course enrollments, progress, completion status, and assessment results
●      Technical Information: such as device type, operating system, and app usage data necessary for app functionality

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is required to provide training and learning services.

How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

●      Provide access to training courses and educational content
●      Track course progress and completion
●      Support certification, licensing, and continuing education activities
●      Improve the functionality and performance of the App
●      Communicate important updates related to your training or account

Data Sharing

Your information may be shared only as necessary to operate the App, including with:

●      Learning management system and technology providers that support TPCA Academy
●      Service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, or technical support

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to provide training services, maintain records related to education and certification, or comply with applicable regulations.

Your Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting TPCA using the information below, subject to applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Children’s Privacy

The TPCA Academy App is intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App or at the published Privacy Policy URL.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact:

Texas Pest Control Association
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.texaspest.org

 

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