Texas Public Safety Training Academy

15/10/2026

Posting closes October27th at midnight

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

In recognition of Indigenous People's Day, the CATRAC offices will be closed.

12/10/2026

❤️ Two missions. One goal. Different routes.

We were truly honored to be invited to attend Rednecks & Rockers with Jack of Hearts!

What makes community partnerships meaningful is recognizing that we don’t have to do the same work to believe in the same future.

Jack of Hearts is doing something worth celebrating. Through events like Rednecks & Rockers, they raise funds to provide scholarships for local youth, helping remove financial barriers and making educational opportunities more accessible. They are investing in the next generation and helping young people pursue their futures without finances standing in the way of their potential.

That is what investing in a community looks like. It’s recognizing that talent, determination, and ambition can be found anywhere, and that a young person’s future shouldn’t be limited by what their family can afford.

At TPSTA, our commitment is to providing low- to no-cost education to rural and underserved communities. While our approaches may differ, the heart behind the work is familiar: creating access to education and opening doors to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

Two missions. One goal. Different routes.

Nonprofit partnerships aren’t about sharing a name or having identical programs. They’re about recognizing the good others are doing, celebrating their impact, and understanding that a stronger community is built when we support one another.

We don’t have to be in the spotlight to appreciate the people doing meaningful work. Sometimes, it’s simply about showing up, supporting the mission, and being proud of what’s happening right here at home.

Thank you to Jack of Hearts for inviting us to attend Rednecks & Rockers! We were glad to bring the fire truck out for the cook-off and give our fire academy cadets an opportunity to connect with the community.

We’re proud to see local organizations investing in our youth and helping create a future with more opportunities for the next generation. ❤️

To learn more about Jack of Hearts and their mission, check out their FB page. Follow them for more updates and future events!

12/10/2026

Tonight, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a Buckholts Volunteer Firefighter who lost his life responding to an active fire.

Volunteer firefighters answer the call knowing the risks. They leave their families, their jobs, and the safety of their homes to protect others, all without collecting a paycheck. They do it because service is bigger than themselves.

Tonight, a family is grieving, a department has lost one of its own, and a community is reminded of the price sometimes paid by those who choose to serve.

Please keep this firefighter’s family, the Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department, and all those who serve alongside them in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy, brother.

11/10/2026

On Friday we celebrated our 8 year anniversary by breaking ground on our NEW Training Facility! With building permit fresh in hand, we embarked on a multi year and multi million dollar journey. We are grateful to all who came and supported this monumental event and thankful to the staff, family and partners who are writing this new chapter with us!

08/10/2026

🚧 BIG THINGS ARE COMING TO BASTROP! 🚧

We’re breaking ground on the future home of Texas Public Safety Training Academy—and YOU’RE invited!

This new facility will help us train the next generation of first responders, expand access to education, and build stronger communities. Come celebrate this milestone with food, festivities, and the people helping make it possible! 🚒🚑

📅 October 9, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 1612 N. State Hwy 95, Bastrop, TX 78602

Whether you’re a student, graduate, neighbor, or supporter, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Share this invitation and join us as we build a place where future lifesavers begin! ❤️

08/10/2026

🩺 PCT & PHLEBOTOMY IN ACTION! 💉

From hands-on teaching with the instructor to putting those skills into play, our students are learning by doing—building confidence, perfecting technique, and preparing for real-world patient care.

Learn it. Practice it. Put it into action. 💙