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In Texas, IAABO is virtually invisible. I think I saw an official wearing an IAABO logo one time (out of 4 years) during a summer league. TX high school interscholastic competition (athletic and non-athletic) is governed by an organization called UIL (University Interscholastic League). UIL rules state that officials working any boys or girls varsity contests must be a member of a chapter of TASO (TX Assoc. of Sports Officials). There are some exceptions if TASO officials are not available in a high school's area. But, for the most part, in TX, if you want to work a high school athletic contest you must belong to a TASO chapter. Dues for this year were about $50 (local) and $60 (state) which also includes insurance, rule and case books, etc., and training by the local chapter.