The South Texas Basketball Chapter is the local THSBOA organization that handles officiating
responsibilities in the South Texas area and is one of the most active
chapters in the state. Just like the state association, the South
Chapter functions with a set of by-laws and an elected board of
directors. For existing members, dues for the upcoming season are paid in January. The South Texas Chapte
r, consisting of almost 250 officials,
services a large geographic area in South Texas, ranging from Laredo in the
south, to Del Rio in the west, to Harper in the north, and Pleasanton in the
east. Each year, all officials must pass mandatory rules and mechanics
examinations in order to officiate games and remain in good
standing with the local and state associations. Officials may also choose to attend
educational camps to have their skills evaluated and improve their
abilities. Referees are paid for officiating games based on a scale
determined by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The scale sets a minimum and
maximum amount that officials may be paid; it is based on the
number of games called on particular night and the gross gate receipts of
the school. Officials are also compensated for their travel based on UIL
guidelines.
