Desired Outcomes
- To increase communication among parents, administration, faculty and students about Tarleton’s mission, goals, policies, programs and student activities.
- To offer support and assistance to parents when concerns arise about their student.
- To grow the Tarleton Parents Association Endowed Scholarship through gifts from parents, students, alumni and friends of the University. Donate Now!
- To continue to enhance academic achievement through support of campus programs.
- To advise parents on the benefits of the liberal and professional education offered at Tarleton.
- To promote the University through developmental activities and to encourage financial support from individuals, corporations and foundations.
- To provide an opportunity for Tarleton parents and administrators to interact.
- Please click the link below and select Tarleton Parents Association (TPA). For a 1-year membership (one per family new and returning), enter $85.00 or $250.00 for a 4-year membership. Join Today!
Benefits
- Student Scholarships
- Membership Discount Card
- Membership Window Decal
- Membership T-Shirt or Cap
- Final Exam “Duck Bags” for Student
Discounts Offered Through TPA
The following businesses offer discounts to members of the Tarleton Parents Association.
Apparel/Home Goods:
- Barefoot Campus Outfitters
- Texan Campus Store
- 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
Executive Board Members 2025-2025
Mike Jones – President
Mike Hennech – 1st Vice President
Lisa Roark – 2nd Vice President
Erin Johnson – Secretary
Wanda Dugger – Treasurer
Tasha Janicek – Social Media/Digital Facilitator
Chris Gordon – Parliamentarian
2025 TPA By-Laws
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
