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"Archeology is not what you find, it's what you find out."  David Hurst Thomas




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WHO WE ARE...since 1928

The TAS is a diverse group of people with all levels of experience taking part in research and training through Academies, Field School, and the Annual Meeting.

TAS promotes and encourages: 

  • learning about Texas archeology
  • scientific archeological research
  • preservation and conservation of materials and sites
  • interpretation and publication of archeological data
  • building a community of inclusion

TAS does not condone:

  • buying and selling artifacts for commercial purposes
  • disregard of proper archeological research techniques
  • willful destruction or distortion of archeological data

The TAS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  

Upcoming events

  • August 30, 2026 Board and EC Meetings

    • August 30, 2026
    • Zoom


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  • October 2, 2026 Board and EC Meetings

    • October 02, 2026
    • Denton and Zoom


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  • 97th Annual Meeting Registration

    • October 02, 2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • October 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • University of North Texas, Denton
    Register

    The TAS Board of Directors invites you to register for the 97th Annual Meeting of the Texas Archeological Society October 2-4, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Gateway Center at the University of North Texas in Denton.

    On Friday night, October 2nd, Reid Ferring will be the Public Forum Speaker. Our keynote speaker, Myles Miller, will present during the banquet on Saturday evening, October 3rd. 

    More information will be posted to the website as it becomes available: https://txarch.org/AnnualMeeting

    Deadline to register for meals is September 17th. Conference Registration rates increase on September 18th.

    The TAS Board of Directors invite you to register for the 96th Annual Meeting of the Texas Archeological Society October 10-12, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas.

    On Friday night, October 10th, Amy Borgens will be the Public Forum Speaker. Amy is the State Marine Archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission.  Our keynote speaker, Dr. Sarah Rowe, with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will present during the banquet on Saturday evening, October 11th. 

    More information will be posted to the website as it becomes available: https://txarch.org/AnnualMeeting

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  • 97th Annual Meeting - Vendor Table Registration

    • October 02, 2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • October 03, 2026
    • 4:30 PM
    • University of North Texas, Denton
    • 15
    Register

    If you would like to book a vendor table, please register by September 18. 

    Given the demand for space, there is a limit of one 6- to 8-foot table and two chairs per request form. If space is available, requests for additional table space will be honored for an additional fee. 

    Exhibit Room opens at 8:00 AM on Friday and closes at 4:30pm on Saturday. Please plan to have your exhibit materials removed before the Banquet on Saturday evening.

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See the Youth Group in action during the 2025 field school ...featured on the TPWD television show!




Thank You TAS Business Members!

The TAS operates largely with funds from membership dues

Clovis level business memberships provide the highest level of support for TAS

Please click on their logos to learn more about what these companies are doing for Texas archeology



Folsom and Plainview level business memberships also provide valuable support for TAS


Texas Archeological Society

tasoffice@txarch.org

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