Texas Chiropractic Association

What Texas Chiropractic Association does

The Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) is a 109-year-old non-profit professional membership association headquartered at 1122 Colorado St, Ste 307 in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1916 as the Texas State Chiropractic Association with approximately 27 charter members, TCA represents licensed Doctors of Chiropractic practicing in Texas, organized into 12 territorial districts each led by an elected State Director. The association's stated mission is to protect, preserve, and promote the chiropractic profession in Texas.

TCA's core service portfolio consists of three revenue streams: (1) tiered membership dues (Regular, Associate, Life, Student, Affiliate) with graduated pricing for new licensees and free membership for 50-year practitioners; (2) event registration fees for the annual Chiro Texpo convention in Austin, the West Texas Conference in Lubbock, TCA Tour of Texas regional events, and Legislative Day at the Capitol; and (3) exhibitor and sponsorship revenue across Platinum, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Friend of Chiropractic tiers. The continuing education catalog is a strategic asset, holding PACE approval (CT26) and TBCE approvals enabling members to satisfy annual Texas licensure requirements through TCA-delivered content including TBCE mandatory, Medicare, and acupuncture specialty hours.

The association's business model is community-led advocacy: it operates a contracted lobbying team through Statecraft, LLC (Joshua Massingill, Kaden Norton, David Mansdoerfer) that has shaped legislation including SB 679 on joint medical ownership; maintains a Political Action Committee (TCA-PAC) and Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI) fundraising arm; coordinates with the American Chiropractic Association on national issues; and provides legal defense, insurance relations support, and representation before the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Member-facing digital infrastructure includes the TCA Atlas member portal, a TCA mobile app, a public Find a Chiropractor directory, a job board, classified ads, and committee structures covering Next Gen DCs, Legislative Affairs, Legal Affairs, Veteran Affairs, Insurance Relations, and Public Relations. Distribution is exclusively within Texas through self-serve web portals, in-person events, and district-level networks; no products are sold outside the United States.

Name

Texas Chiropractic Association

Legal name

Texas Chiropractic Association

Website

https://chirotexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Texas Chiropractic Association is a 109-year-old non-profit professional membership association serving licensed Doctors of Chiropractic in Texas through State Capitol advocacy, legal defense, continuing education, insurance relations, and networking across 12 geographic districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from chiropractors including tiered pricing for new licensees (25% second year, 50% third year, full dues thereafter) and free membership for life members with 50+ years practice.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conventions (Chiro Texpo), West Texas Conference, regional seminars, and educational programs offering continuing education credits.
3. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Revenue: TCA partners and corporate sponsors purchase exhibit booths and sponsorship packages at annual conferences. Sponsorship tiers include Platinum, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Friend of Chiropractic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Texas Chiropractic Association is a nonprofit professional membership association for doctors of chiropractic in Texas. Its core offering is annual membership that bundles State Capitol legislative advocacy, legal defense, representation before state agencies, and access to TBCE-, PACE-, and Medicare-approved continuing education, supported by district-based networking and large in-person events such as the annual Chiro Texpo convention and West Texas Conference.

Product overview

The Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) is a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of services to Texas chiropractors. The core offerings include membership programs with advocacy representation at the State Capitol, legal defense, and state agency representation; continuing education through online courses, PACE-approved courses, and regional seminars; and major annual events including Chiro Texpo Convention (Austin), West Texas Conference (Lubbock), Legislative Day, TCA Tour of Texas, and Comedy for Chiros. Additional services include the TCA App, a job board, Find a Chiropractor directory, classified ads, the TCA Next Gen Mentor/Mentee Program, the Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI) fund, and the TCA-PAC political action committee. The organization serves members through 12 geographic districts across Texas, each with local leadership and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TCA Membership Program Annual professional membership in the Texas Chiropractic Association providing State Capitol advocacy, legal defense, state agency representation, public education, group ancillary benefits, and access to the TCA Next Gen Mentor/Mentee Program. Categories include Regular, Associate (educator, disabled, non-resident, retired), Life, Student, and Affiliate.
• Continuing Education Programs Continuing education offerings including online CE courses, PACE-approved courses, 8 Medicare hours, TBCE mandatory hours, and acupuncture hours to fulfill annual licensing requirements for Texas doctors of chiropractic. Delivered via online courses, regional seminars, and conferences.
• Chiro Texpo Convention TCA's premier annual convention featuring clinical education, networking, an exhibit hall with 50+ exhibitors, Adjust Lab hands-on training, Next Gen activities, and social events. Offers up to 20.5 CE hours including TBCE mandatory, Medicare, and acupuncture hours. Held at AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX.
• West Texas Conference Annual conference held in Lubbock, TX, offered in-person and virtually, includes TBCE-required CE hours. Venue: Cotton Court Hotel.
• TCA Legislative Day Annual advocacy event at the Texas Capitol where members meet with state lawmakers to protect and promote the chiropractic profession.
• TCA Tour of Texas Regional networking and educational events held across various Texas districts throughout the year.
• Clays for Chiros Annual shooting event providing networking opportunities for TCA members.
• Comedy for Chiros Annual comedy show fundraiser supporting TCA and the Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI). Features professional comedians and networking opportunities.
• TCA Mobile App Mobile application for TCA members to access association resources, member information, and communications on the go.
• TCA Job Board Online job board for TCA members to post and search chiropractic practice opportunities, including positions, associateships, and practice transitions.
• Find a Chiropractor Directory Public directory allowing patients to search for TCA member chiropractors in Texas by location, with member-only practice listing benefits.
• Classified Ads Platform for members to post classified ads including equipment for sale, practices for sale/lease, and other professional listings.
• TCA Next Gen Mentor/Mentee Program Program connecting experienced chiropractors with students and doctors of chiropractic within their first five years of licensure for career development support.
• Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI) TCA's fundraising initiative to support the association's advocacy mission and protect the chiropractic profession.
• TCA-PAC (Political Action Committee) Political action committee representing TCA members' interests in state legislative affairs.
• TCA Atlas Member Portal Secure online member portal for managing TCA membership, accessing resources, registering for events, and communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 260+ chiropractors attending single Legislative Day event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major, minor and platinum.

• Statecraft, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTCA's contracted lobbying team including Joshua Massingill (Attorney and Lobbyist), Kaden Norton (Lobbyist), and David Mansdoerfer (Lobbyist). Statecraft provides legislative counsel, helped draft SB 679 on joint ownership with physicians, and manages TCA's advocacy activities at the Texas State Capitol.
• AT&T Hotel and Conference CentercoreOthersHost venue for Chiro Texpo '26 annual convention on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas.
• Cotton Court HotelcoreOthersHost hotel for West Texas Conference 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. TCA has a group discount block for attendees.
• American Chiropractic Association (ACA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational chiropractic association affiliation. TCA coordinates with ACA on legislative and political activity in Washington DC, insurance statutes nationwide, and veterans access to chiropractic care through ACA.
• Patriot ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supporting chiropractic care for active-duty military and veterans that TCA members actively support. Dr. Andrew Oteo serves the Patriot Project providing services to military families.
• Parker UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor chiropractic college located in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Andrew Oteo is a Parker graduate and former President Emeritus of the Parker Alumni Board. Many TCA members are Parker alumni and District 5 covers the Parker University area.
• ChiroHealthUSAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare discount network and billing compliance provider. Sponsors Chiro Texpo Women's Luncheon and provides compliance education through Kristi Hudson (VP Business Relationships) who educates on financial policies and compliance.
• CloverminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoint-of-sale solutions provider (Clover PracticePay). Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Women's Luncheon.
• Rectangle HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPractice management and payment solutions provider. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Women's Luncheon.
• Standard ProcessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNutritional supplement manufacturer. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Women's Luncheon.
• Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory board for chiropractic in Texas. TCA represents the profession before TBCE through the State Affairs Committee chaired by Marisa Sosa, DC.
• Texas Chiropractic CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier chiropractic college in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Todd Riddle serves as faculty. TCA coordinates CE approvals through TBCE with college involvement.
• Motion Palpation Institute (MPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostgraduate education organization for chiropractic technique and extremity adjusting. Dr. Mark King serves as MPI President. Provides CE courses at TCA conferences.
• Advanced Medical Integration (AMI)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare integration consulting organization led by Dr. Michael Carberry. AMI has grown to over 1,000 independent practices and sponsors TCA events. AMI promotes collaborative conservative care model.
• J.D. Silva & AssociatesplatinumChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Partner and personal injury law firm. Dr. William Lawson serves as Chief Medical Advisor. TCA offers personal injury lunch sessions teaching DCs how to add PI to their practice.
• ChiroNeedlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDry needling education company founded by Dr. Aaron Wiegand providing CE courses on integrating dry needling into chiropractic practice.
• Carrick InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeurology education organization. Dr. Matthew Antonucci serves as VP and Professor of Neurology. Provides concussion and functional neurology education at TCA events.
• GRIP ApproachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rehabilitation and sports performance education founded by Dr. Benjamin Fergus. Provides Non-Surgical Knee Replacement certification and courses at TCA regional seminars.
• AirrostiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of conservative musculoskeletal care. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Next Gen Track.
• Freeform ChiropracticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChiropractic technique and practice development. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Next Gen Track.
• FAKTRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoft tissue and rehabilitation education. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Next Gen Track.
• Rodgers Stein ChiropracticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChiropractic practice. Sponsor of Chiro Texpo Next Gen Track.
• PractisyncmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilling and compliance assistance subsidiary of Illinois Chiropractic Society. Dr. Evan Gwilliam serves as SVP providing Medicare documentation and compliance education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Texas Medical Association: Texas statewide professional association for MDs/DOs. Operates the same statewide professional-association model TCA uses for chiropractors, with comparable district/governance structure; included as a structural peer (and historical litigation counterparty) rather than a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• New York State Chiropractic Association: New York's statewide chiropractic professional association. Peer in mission (advocacy, CE, member services) and operating model (state directors, conventions, legislative engagement).
• Illinois Chiropractic Society: Illinois state chiropractic society. Direct comparable professional association model; TCA partners with ICS subsidiary Practisync for Medicare/compliance education, indicating operational overlap in services offered.
• Michigan Association of Chiropractors: Michigan's statewide chiropractic professional association. Operates the same model — advocacy, CE, conventions, district structure — for licensed DCs in its state.
• Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association: Pennsylvania's statewide chiropractic professional association offering advocacy, CE, and member programming to licensed DCs on the same professional-association model.
• Georgia Chiropractic Association: Georgia's statewide chiropractic professional association providing advocacy, CE, and member services on the same operating model; useful as a peer for state-level annual convention programming and member scale benchmarks.
• Virginia Chiropractic Association: Virginia's statewide chiropractic professional association — same advocacy, CE, and member-services mission for licensed DCs in a comparable state-level market.
• California Chiropractic Association: California's statewide chiropractic professional association, providing advocacy, CE, and member services to licensed DCs. Operates the same membership-association + annual convention model as TCA in a comparable (large) state market.
• Florida Chiropractic Association: Florida's statewide chiropractic professional association with parallel convention, CE, and advocacy programs serving licensed DCs in another major-state market.

Broad incumbents

• American Chiropractic Association: National professional association for chiropractors. TCA is an explicit state-level affiliate/partner of ACA, with overlapping advocacy, CE, and member-service missions at the federal level; ACA operates broader/national scope while TCA focuses on Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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