What is the Tarleton Parents Association?
The Tarleton State Parent Association (TPA) is a dedicated network of parents and family members committed to supporting student success at Tarleton State University.
The Association strengthens the connection between families and the university through engagement opportunities, leadership involvement, and direct support of student scholarships. By joining, families demonstrate their commitment to enhancing the Tarleton experience for all students.
Why Should You Join?
The Tarleton State Parent Association (TPA) at Tarleton State University exists to support student success through scholarships and meaningful programming while fostering strong, lasting connections between families and the university. We provide engagement opportunities throughout the academic year that encourage involvement, communication, and community building. Through these efforts, we promote Texan pride, recognizing that engaged families play an essential role in strengthening student outcomes, increasing retention, and creating a more connected campus community.
Benefits
- Tarleton State Parent Association Membership includes:
- TPA Branded Merchandise
- 2 Apparel Items combination (2 shirts, 2 hats or shirt and hat)
- Two Association car decals
- Two Discount Cards (discounts are subject to change)
- Luggage Tags
- Fall/Spring Finals Bag
- Exclusive Parent Association communications
- Tarleton State Texans Family Regional Network
- Opportunities to serve on an advisory board
- Supporting the Association Scholarship fund
TPA Scholarship
The Tarleton State Parents Association Scholarship is awarded annually in the Spring through a random drawing offering as many as 40 – $250 scholarships and 40- $500 scholarships. The only requirement for this scholarship one must be a current member of TPA.
In addition, TPA also offers (number of awards are determine yearly) $1,000 Essay Endowment Scholarships.
How to Apply
Students will submit 300-word minimum essay as part of the General Scholarship Application through the university’s Scholarship Portal.
Requirements
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Submit an essay with a minimum of 300 words
- Be a current TPA member
- Incoming students qualify after completion of first semester
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee, and recipients are notified a month prior to the reception.
Deadline to submit an essay is December 31
Discounts Offered Through TPA
The following businesses offer discounts to members of the Tarleton Parents Association.
Apparel/Home Goods:
- Barefoot Campus Outfitters
- Texan Outfitters
- Venture 19
- Blessings
- The Home Place at Ace
Restaurants, Foods, and Drinks:
- Casa Azteca
- Cold Smoke Craft House
- Greer’s Ranch Cafe
- The Purple Goat
- Tea2Go/TeaN’ergy
- The Red Umbrella
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
- Hearsay Wine Bar
- Chicken Express
- BJ’s Restaurant & Bar
- Bosque River Taphouse
- The Shack (Seasonal)
Hotels and Living Spaces:
- Americas Best Value Inn
- Hampton Inn and Suites
- Super 8 by Wyndham
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stephenville
- Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites (Glen Rose, Texas)
News and Events
Advisory Board Members 2026-2027
The TPA Advisory Board is composed of dedicated parent volunteers and university representatives who guide the mission and initiatives of the association.
President – Chris Gordon
1st Vice President – Rosy Halfmann
Secretary – Melissa Muldowney
Treasurer – Wanda Dugger
Social Media / Digital Facilitator – Amanda Click
University Liaison – Sandra Nava-Stoker
Are you a member and not receiving emails?
If you are a member and not receiving emails, then please contact parents@tarleton.edu or call 254-968-9490 to verify email address
