The Texas Cave Conservancy was chartered
in 1994 as a non-member, non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization dedicated to the protection of caves, cave life, and aquifers as
related to caves. The TCC conducts public education, scientific research, and
cave management activities. The organization manages several dozen caves within
40 separate preserves in the Austin, Texas area.
The Texas Cave Management Association was chartered
in 1986 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization for: "The preservation for posterity
of the caves and caverns of Texas and their mineral, biological, archaeological
and aesthetic contents; to promote the conservation and study of caves within
the state of Texas; and to promote and support any scientific and educational
programs on caves in Texas.” The TCMA manages and owns several caves in Texas
and the organization’s activities are solely for conservation, scientific and
educational purposes. For more information and membership applications, contact
the treasurer or visit their website.
The Texas Cavers Reunion is an annual social event held on the third weekend in
October at locations across the state. The TCR was organized to support the TSA
by giving cavers from around Texas a chance to interact with other cavers they
might not otherwise meet. The TCR provides an eclectic weekend of cave-related
education and training activities, fun and games, equipment and publication
sales, extreme good socializing and fellowship, and the caving world's best
feed. Information on the TCR can be found in the Texas Caver and on
their website.
The Texas Speleological Association is a not-for-profit organization that supports
cave exploration and studies in and around the state of Texas. It is comprised
of both independent members and local grottos. The TSA is an internal
organization of the
National
Speleological Society
and represents the greater caving community in Texas. The organization holds
business meetings 3 times a year, organizes an annual convention for Texas
cavers, and sponsors caving projects throughout the state.