Texas Association of Otolaryngology
Advancing the Science and Art of Otolaryngology in Texas

Since 1959
The Statewide Home for Texas Otolaryngology
The Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the primary statewide professional organization dedicated to the practice of otolaryngology for Texas physicians — a resource for education, networking, leadership and advocacy built specifically around this specialty.
TAO holds an annual meeting each fall offering high-quality, up-to-date CME on clinical, scientific and related medical topics — affordable credit and the chance to see colleagues from across the state. Resident membership is free.
Save the Date
2027 TAO Lobby Day
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Texas State Capitol, Austin
TAO 2027 Lobby Day, Tuesday, February 2, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin
Join your colleagues at the Capitol to advocate for Texas otolaryngology during the 90th Legislative Session. Lobby Day is a morning of meetings with legislators and their staff on the issues facing the specialty and our patients.
No registration needed
Meeting details will be shared closer to the date
No policy experience required
Background and talking points are provided
The 90th Legislature convenes January 12
New governor, new Speaker, new committee chairs in both chambers
Save the Date · August 6–8, 2027
2027 TAO Annual Meeting
Save the Date - 2027 TAO Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, August 6-8, 2027
We are heading to San Antonio in August for three days of education and connection with otolaryngologists from across Texas.
Program, venue and registration details to come.
Member Alert · November 2026
Texas 2026 Election Results
Democrats won every statewide executive office and every statewide judicial race on the ballot, and a majority in the Texas House. Republicans will control the Texas Senate, 19 to 12.
The 90th Legislature convenes January 12, 2027 under divided government, with committee leadership turning over in both chambers.
 
Member News
A Texas Otolaryngologist Now Leads the Texas Medical Association
The Texas Medical Association installed Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, as its 161st president during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference. He assumes this one-year role after serving as TMA’s president-elect during the past year.
Dr. Holland becomes the first TMA president from Waco in more than 50 years — and puts an otolaryngologist at the head of the largest state medical society in the country.
Chapter News
Your City Society, Backed by TAO
TAO welcomes city societies around the state to join as a chapter and take advantage of TAO administrative support. Two are participating today.
Austin · Founded 2012
Austin Society of Otolaryngology
Advancing scientific knowledge in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and promoting good fellowship among members in the Austin area.
San Antonio · Founded 2025
San Antonio Otolaryngology Society
TAO’s newest chapter, improving patient care and building community among otolaryngologists across San Antonio and South Texas.