About Texas Certified Tactical Academy

Texas Certified Tactical Academy (TCTA) is a Texas-based security training provider founded by former U.S. Army combat veterans and experienced security professionals.

With over 30 years of direct private security industry experience, our training is built on real-world knowledge and practical application. Our instructors bring firsthand experience from private security, military, and law enforcement environments, providing students with instruction that goes beyond basic theory.

Professional Security Training in Texas

TCTA provides Texas security training for individuals and companies seeking structured, compliant, and professional instruction.

We recognize that the quality of training directly impacts professionalism, public trust, and overall performance within the private security industry. Our programs are designed to exceed minimum state requirements and provide a higher standard of instruction.

Experience Trusted Across Texas

We have trained thousands of security professionals from small local companies to large national organizations, including:

• Contract security agencies
• In-house corporate security departments
• Armored transport services
• Campus security teams

A significant portion of our business comes from returning clients and referrals, reflecting the consistency and quality of our training.

Students regularly travel from Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Killeen, Waco, and surrounding areas to attend our courses.

A Higher Standard of Instruction

TCTA is not a certificate-based training provider.

We do not focus on simply issuing certificates or “teaching the test.” Our instruction is designed to ensure students understand the material and are properly prepared for real-world responsibilities.

Our goal is to provide training that is:

• Professional
• Structured
• Practical
• Delivered by experienced instructors

Commitment to Quality Training

We take our role in the training process seriously. The quality of instruction a student receives can directly impact safety, performance, and liability in the field.

Our commitment is to provide training that reflects the responsibility carried by those working in the private security industry.

Raising the Standard in Security Training

Our experience across private security, military, and law enforcement environments has exposed us to a wide range of training methods and instructional standards.

We recognize that minimum state requirements alone are not always sufficient to develop highly capable security professionals. The long-term growth of this industry depends on stronger training, higher expectations, and consistent professional standards.

At TCTA, our goal is to help elevate the level of training within the industry by providing instruction that goes beyond the minimum requirements and focuses on real-world application.

Training That Goes Beyond Certification

Students can expect training that exceeds basic state guidelines and is delivered in a professional, structured manner.

We are not a certificate-based training provider, and we do not focus on simply “teaching the test.” Our instruction is designed to ensure students understand the material and are properly prepared for the responsibilities that come with working in the field.

We take your training, time, and investment seriously, as the quality of instruction can directly impact safety and liability

“It’s not hard to run a great program; you just have to care and simply do it right” – TCTA founder

Come Experience What Sets Us Apart From The Rest!