Here is what it says it does, how giving works and what rules apply.
TSAPAC is an eSEOspace client: we work on its website. This guide uses the committee's own published information and public records, checked on 22 October 2026, and every source is listed at the end. We don't rate or score our clients, and this guide takes no position on any candidate, party or policy. Contribution levels and rules can change, so confirm them on tsapac.org before you give.
The short answer
TSAPAC is the political action committee of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists (TSA), based at the TSA office in Austin, Texas. It says it has advocated for physician anesthesiologists since 1993 by supporting candidates for Texas state office, in coordination with the political efforts of the Texas Medical Association. It is registered with the Texas Ethics Commission as a monthly filing general-purpose committee and, by its own rules, gives only in Texas state races, not federal ones. Published membership levels run from $20 (residents) to $1,000 a year (Diamond), or monthly. Contributions are not tax deductible. Contact: 512-370-1659 or tsapac@tsapac.org.
| Organization | TSAPAC (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee) |
|---|---|
| What it does | Pools voluntary contributions to support candidates for Texas state office and related state-level political activity |
| Based in | 401 W 15th, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701-1665 (the TSA office) |
| Scope | Texas state elections only; its guidelines rule out federal candidates and federal committees |
| Active since | 1993 (committee's figure; the Texas Ethics Commission list shows a start date of 31 August 1993) |
| Affiliated with | The Texas Society of Anesthesiologists; coordinates with the political efforts of the Texas Medical Association (committee's description) |
| Public registration | Texas Ethics Commission filer ID 00024940, filer type "Monthly Filing General-Purpose Committee" |
| Contribution levels | $20 to $1,000 a year, or monthly payments from $21 to $84; any one-time amount also accepted |
| Tax status of gifts | Not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes |
| Phone / email | 512-370-1659 (fax 512-370-1655), tsapac@tsapac.org |
| Website | tsapac.org |
What is TSAPAC?
TSAPAC is the political action committee (PAC) of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. A PAC is a committee that collects voluntary political contributions and passes them on to candidates or other political committees under campaign finance law. TSAPAC's site describes its purpose in one line: it "unites physician anesthesiologists to support the candidates and causes that protect patient safety and the practice of medicine at the Texas Capitol."
The committee works only at the state level. Its published guidelines say funds go to declared candidates for Texas state elective office, to committees and organizations working to influence Texas state elections, and to current state officeholders in support of PAC activities. They also say it does not give to candidates for federal office or to organizations working to influence federal elections.
Its home page carries the slogan "We're not red, we're not blue, we're here for you!", which presents the committee as focused on its profession's issues rather than on a party. Its footer describes it as "the political action committee of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, advocating for physician anesthesiologists since 1993."
The whole public site is a single page. It covers the committee's mission, its advocacy activities, membership levels, how to give, and a summary of its bylaws on contributions and distributions. There is no blog, no list of supported candidates and no published financial report on the site itself; campaign finance reports for Texas committees are filed with the Texas Ethics Commission (see below).
Is TSAPAC a registered PAC?
Yes. We checked the Texas Ethics Commission's public list of political committees with a treasurer appointment on 22 October 2026. It lists:
- Name: Texas Society Of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee
- Filer ID: 00024940
- Filer type: MPAC, which the Commission's code list defines as a "Monthly Filing General-Purpose Committee"
- Start date: 31 August 1993
- Address: 401 W. 15th St. #990, Austin, TX 78701, the same address the committee publishes
- Treasurer: a treasurer appointment is on file, with a current start date of 15 September 2025
Because the committee says it gives only in Texas state races, we would not expect a federal registration. A search of the Federal Election Commission's committee database for "Texas Society of Anesthesiologists" and "TSAPAC" on 22 October 2026 returned no committees, which matches its stated state-only scope.
Anyone can look up a Texas committee's campaign finance reports, including contributions received and expenditures made, through the Texas Ethics Commission's campaign finance search. That is the place to see where TSAPAC's money has gone, rather than relying on any summary, including this one.
Other things you can check on the site itself: a street address and phone line in Austin, a dedicated email address, a "political advertisement paid for by" disclaimer in the footer, and a written summary of the bylaws that govern who may give and how money is spent.
Who runs TSAPAC?
The site does not publish a list of officers or board members. What it does say:
- The committee was established in 1993 as the TSA Political Action Committee.
- Distributions are made "only when authorized by the Board," so a board decides where money goes.
- The committee has a Treasurer, and its rules say it accepts no contributions and makes no distributions while that office is vacant.
- It operates under bylaws "written for transparency and compliance with the Texas Election Code."
The Texas Ethics Commission list shows the treasurer of record. If you want to know who sits on the board or who decides which candidates receive support, ask the committee directly at tsapac@tsapac.org or 512-370-1659.
How TSAPAC relates to the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists
TSAPAC is the political committee of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, and the two share an office and a main phone number. The TSA's own site links to TSAPAC from its top navigation.
According to its introduction page, the TSA is "the recognized component society of The American Society of Anesthesiologists" and "a voluntary, non-profit association of physicians interested in the medical specialty of Anesthesiology." It states its mission as to "advance, promote and preserve the highest quality, evidence-based, physician anesthesiologist-led care for all patients."
The two do different jobs. The TSA is the professional society: membership, meetings, newsletters, patient information and a governmental affairs team that, in its words, "works with Texas legislative and regulatory bodies." Its advocacy page lists the issues it follows, including the anesthesia care team and scope of practice, surprise medical billing and the dispute resolution process, opioids and pain management, and maternal health. TSAPAC is the separate committee that handles political contributions to candidates. Contributing to TSAPAC is not the same as paying TSA membership dues, and the PAC's contributors have "no voting-membership status in the Committee."
The TSA office lists its hours as Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. Checks for TSAPAC go to that office.
What TSAPAC says it stands for
The committee frames its role this way: "Decisions made under the Capitol dome shape scope of practice, patient safety, and how anesthesia is delivered across Texas. TSAPAC makes sure physician anesthesiologists are at that table." It adds that "no single physician can match the reach of organized advocacy," and that by giving together, members "turn individual concern into a durable presence in Texas politics."
Under the heading "Why it matters," the site names three areas where it says contributions are put to work:
| Area | How the committee describes it |
|---|---|
| Presence at the Capitol | Supporting candidates for Texas state office "who listen to physicians," so that anesthesiology has an advocate "before legislation is written, not after" |
| Patient safety first | Defending "the physician-led anesthesia care model" and the standards it says protect Texans in operating rooms |
| Strength in numbers | Coordinating with the Texas Medical Association "so the profession speaks with one voice" |
These are the committee's own statements of its goals. Other groups in Texas health care, including other professions involved in anesthesia, hold different views on some of these policy questions. This guide describes TSAPAC's stated positions and does not take a side.
What TSAPAC does
The site's "Advocacy in action" section says that "relationships aren't built in a single hearing," and that members "show up in district offices, on the campaign trail, and under the dome." Its photo gallery shows the kinds of activity involved. The captions describe:
- Meetings with the governor and with state legislators, at the Capitol and in district offices
- Physicians and residents at the Capitol on Anesthesiology Day
- Recognizing a state representative for a 100% voting record on the committee's issues
- Block walking (door-to-door campaigning) for a Texas House candidate
- A TSAPAC candidate reception and backing a candidate for the Texas House
- Talking policy over dinner, and what the site calls "relationships that outlast a legislative session"
In money terms, the committee's job is to make contributions. Its guidelines limit those to Texas state candidates, state officeholders (in support of PAC activities) and committees or organizations working to influence Texas state elections, all by check and all authorized by the board.
The site also links to a "TSAPAC Honor Roll" on the TSA website, which appears to recognize contributors. When we checked, that link opened the TSA member login page, so the list does not appear to be public.
Membership levels, one by one
TSAPAC calls its giving tiers "categories of membership." The site says contributions "may be made as a one-time gift or divided into monthly payments," and that "monthly amounts are based on twelve months, beginning in September." These are the published levels:
| Level | Site label | One-time / year | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Sustaining leadership circle (tagged "Leadership circle") | $1,000 | $84/mo |
| Platinum | Major supporter | $750 | $62.50/mo |
| Gold | Sustaining member | $500 | $42/mo |
| Silver | Contributing member | $250 | $21/mo |
| Retired Diamond | For retired physicians | $100 one-time gift | Not offered |
| Resident Diamond | Residents and fellows | $100 one-time gift | Not offered |
| Resident | In training | $20 one-time gift | Not offered |
| Your amount | "Prefer to choose your own amount?" | Any one-time amount | Not offered |
The site does not list any benefits attached to each level, such as events, recognition or materials. If recognition matters to you (for example, appearing on the Honor Roll), ask the committee what each level includes.
How much does it cost to give?
There is no fee to "join" beyond the contribution itself. You pick a level or an amount. Published amounts as of 22 October 2026 range from a $20 one-time resident gift to $1,000 a year at the Diamond level, and the custom option accepts any one-time amount.
Monthly versus one-time. The monthly options are the annual amounts spread over twelve months, rounded. Twelve payments add up to about $1,008 at Diamond ($84 a month), $750 at Platinum ($62.50), $504 at Gold ($42) and $252 at Silver ($21). The site says the twelve months begin in September, so ask how a monthly plan started mid-year is counted toward a level.
Payment methods. Online payments are "processed securely by Stripe," and the site's level buttons open Stripe checkout pages. You can also pay by check (see the next section). Cash is not accepted in any amount.
What isn't published. The site does not state a maximum contribution, any matching program, or whether employer-paid or practice-group checks are accepted beyond the rule on professional associations. Ask the committee if any of these affect you.
How to contribute, step by step
The site offers "two ways to contribute":
- Online. Go to the membership section of tsapac.org and choose a level, either one-time/year or monthly, or the "Your amount" option. The button opens a Stripe payment page. The site says to "complete the required contributor information for compliance." Texas committees must report information about their contributors, which is why that information is collected.
- By check. Make the check payable to TSAPAC, drawn on a personal account or that of your professional association, and mail it to: TSAPAC, 401 W 15th, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701-1665.
Whichever way you pay, the guidelines say contributors "must supply information sufficient for the Committee to meet the record-keeping and reporting requirements of the Texas Election Code." If you send a check, include your contact details so the committee can complete its records, or call 512-370-1659 to ask what to include.
Before giving, read the eligibility and prohibition rules below. The committee states that "the Board may, in its sole discretion, decline any contribution."
Who can contribute to TSAPAC?
According to the bylaws summary on the site, "subject to applicable law, contributions may be accepted from friends, members, and employees of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists." Contributions "must be made voluntarily."
In practice, the levels are built around the profession: practicing physician anesthesiologists (Diamond through Silver), retired physicians, residents and fellows, and physicians in training. You do not need to be a voting member of the committee to give; the site says contributors "have no voting-membership status in the Committee and no property rights in its funds."
This guide is not legal or tax advice. If you are unsure whether you can contribute, for example because of your employer or your own role in government, ask the committee or the Texas Ethics Commission.
Contributions TSAPAC can't accept
The committee lists these prohibited contributions in its guidelines:
- Corporate and union money. No contributions from "any corporation, labor organization, or entity barred from giving in Texas state or local elections," except checks from professional associations. The membership section repeats that "the PAC cannot accept corporate checks except from professional associations."
- Coerced gifts. No contribution "secured by physical force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, the threat of any of these, or required as a condition of employment."
- Cash. "No cash or currency, regardless of amount."
- No treasurer, no contributions. Nothing is accepted while the office of Treasurer is vacant.
- Missing information. Contributors must give enough information for the committee to meet Texas record-keeping and reporting rules.
How TSAPAC distributes its money
The site's "How funds are distributed" section says committee funds go only to:
- Declared candidates for Texas state elective office
- Committees and organizations working to influence Texas state elections
- Current state officeholders, in support of PAC activities
Each distribution must be authorized by the board and permitted by applicable law, and "all distributions are made by check drawn on a Committee account."
The committee lists these as prohibited distributions: anything to candidates for federal office or to organizations working to influence federal elections; anything while the Treasurer's office is vacant; and anything that would violate the Texas Election Code or other law.
The committee also says it uses its resources "in support of, and in coordination with, the political efforts of the Texas Medical Association." The site does not name the candidates it has supported or publish totals. Those details appear in the committee's reports to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Are TSAPAC contributions tax deductible?
No. The site says it three times: in the membership section, in the guidelines ("contributions to TSAPAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes") and in the footer. That is different from a gift to a charity. If you have questions about how a political contribution affects your taxes, talk to a tax professional.
How it compares with other ways to get involved
A specialty PAC is one of several ways a physician can take part in state health policy. This table uses general categories, not named organizations.
| Option | What it does | Typical trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| A state specialty society PAC such as TSAPAC | Pools gifts from one specialty for Texas state races, guided by that specialty's priorities | You don't choose individual recipients; the board does |
| Professional society membership (dues) | Funds the society's education, meetings and lobbying staff | Dues and PAC gifts are separate; dues don't go to candidates |
| A statewide multi-specialty medical PAC | Represents physicians across specialties | Broader agenda; less focus on one specialty |
| A national specialty PAC | Supports candidates for federal office | Covers Congress, not the Texas Legislature |
| Giving directly to a candidate | You choose the candidate yourself | No pooling with colleagues; you track the races |
| Volunteering or contacting legislators | Visits, testimony, block walking, calls | Costs time rather than money |
Many people combine several of these. TSAPAC's own site points to in-person activity, such as Capitol visits and district meetings, alongside giving.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit if you…
- Are a physician anesthesiologist, resident, fellow or retired physician in Texas, or a friend or employee of the TSA
- Want to support state-level candidates through your specialty's committee rather than choosing each race yourself
- Agree with the committee's stated focus on physician-led anesthesia care and state health policy
- Prefer a fixed annual level or a small monthly payment
- Want your gift used only in Texas state politics
Look elsewhere if you…
- Want a tax deduction: these contributions are not deductible
- Want to support federal candidates: TSAPAC doesn't give in federal races
- Want to pick the specific candidates your money supports
- Want to give through a corporation, a practice entity that is not a professional association, or in cash
- Are looking for the TSA's membership, meetings or patient information: those are on the TSA's own site
Questions to ask before you give
- Who sits on the board, and how does it decide which candidates and committees receive support?
- Where can I see the committee's latest campaign finance reports?
- Does my practice's check count as a professional association check, or should I give personally?
- If I start a monthly plan partway through the year, how is my level counted, given that the plan year starts in September?
- What, if anything, comes with each level, and how is the Honor Roll compiled?
- How do I change or cancel a monthly contribution set up through Stripe?
How to get started
- Read the guidelines section on tsapac.org to confirm you are eligible to give.
- Choose a level (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Retired Diamond, Resident Diamond or Resident) or a custom one-time amount.
- Pay online through the Stripe checkout and fill in the contributor information, or mail a personal or professional association check payable to TSAPAC to 401 W 15th, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701-1665.
- Call 512-370-1659 or email tsapac@tsapac.org with questions.
Terms you'll see
- PAC (political action committee): a committee that collects voluntary political contributions and gives them to candidates or other committees.
- General-purpose committee: the Texas Ethics Commission's category for a political committee that supports or opposes more than one candidate or measure, rather than one specific race. TSAPAC is listed as a monthly filing general-purpose committee.
- Texas Ethics Commission (TEC): the state agency where Texas political committees file their treasurer appointments and campaign finance reports.
- Texas Election Code: the state law that sets the rules for Texas elections and political contributions, which TSAPAC says its bylaws are written to follow.
- Treasurer: the officer a Texas committee must appoint before it can accept or spend political money.
- Physician anesthesiologist: a medical doctor who specializes in anesthesiology, the group TSAPAC says it advocates for.
- Block walking: door-to-door campaigning for a candidate.
- Anesthesiology Day: a day when members visit the Texas Capitol, shown in the site's photo gallery.
Frequently asked questions
What does TSAPAC stand for?
TSAPAC is the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee, the political committee of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists.
Is TSAPAC registered with the Texas Ethics Commission?
Yes. The Texas Ethics Commission's list of political committees shows TSAPAC as filer ID 00024940, a monthly filing general-purpose committee with a start date of 31 August 1993.
Is TSAPAC registered with the FEC?
We found no TSAPAC committee in the Federal Election Commission's database on 22 October 2026. That fits its stated rules: TSAPAC does not give to federal candidates or to organizations working to influence federal elections.
Where is TSAPAC located?
TSAPAC uses the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists office at 401 W 15th, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701-1665. Its phone number is 512-370-1659.
When was TSAPAC founded?
TSAPAC says it has advocated for physician anesthesiologists since 1993. The Texas Ethics Commission list shows a start date of 31 August 1993.
How much does it cost to join TSAPAC?
TSAPAC's published levels are $1,000 (Diamond), $750 (Platinum), $500 (Gold) and $250 (Silver) a year, with monthly options from $21 to $84. Retired physicians and residents can give $100, and residents in training $20; any one-time amount is also accepted.
Can I give to TSAPAC monthly?
Yes. The Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver levels can be paid monthly ($84, $62.50, $42 or $21). TSAPAC says monthly amounts are based on twelve months beginning in September.
Are TSAPAC contributions tax deductible?
No. TSAPAC states that contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Who can contribute to TSAPAC?
TSAPAC says that, subject to applicable law, it may accept voluntary contributions from friends, members and employees of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. The board may decline any contribution.
Can my medical practice or company give to TSAPAC?
TSAPAC does not accept contributions from corporations or labor organizations, except checks from professional associations. Ask the committee whether your practice's check qualifies.
Does TSAPAC accept cash?
No. TSAPAC's guidelines say it accepts no cash or currency, regardless of amount. You can pay online through Stripe or by check.
How do I pay TSAPAC by check?
Make the check payable to TSAPAC, drawn on a personal account or a professional association's account, and mail it to TSAPAC, 401 W 15th, Suite 990, Austin, TX 78701-1665.
Who does TSAPAC give money to?
By its guidelines, TSAPAC gives only to declared candidates for Texas state office, committees and organizations working to influence Texas state elections, and current state officeholders in support of PAC activities, as authorized by its board. Its reports to the Texas Ethics Commission show specific recipients.
Is TSAPAC Republican or Democrat?
TSAPAC's site does not describe it as tied to a party; its slogan is "We're not red, we're not blue, we're here for you!" Its campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission show which candidates it has supported.
Is TSAPAC the same as the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists?
No. The Texas Society of Anesthesiologists is the professional society for anesthesiologists in Texas; TSAPAC is its political action committee, which handles political contributions. They share an office in Austin.
Sources
All pages checked on 22 October 2026.
- TSAPAC, home page (mission, advocacy, membership levels, how to give, guidelines, contact): tsapac.org
- Texas Ethics Commission, Political Committees with Treasurer Appointment (Excel list): ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/cf/PacList.xlsx
- Texas Ethics Commission, campaign finance code list (filer types): ethics.state.tx.us/data/search/cf/CFS-Codes.txt
- Texas Ethics Commission, campaign finance reports search: ethics.state.tx.us/search/cf/
- Federal Election Commission, committee search: fec.gov/data/committees
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, home page (office address, phone, hours): tsa.org
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Introduction to the TSA: tsa.org/policy-statement/
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, For Policy Makers (advocacy topics): tsa.org/advocacy/
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, TSAPAC Honor Roll link (opened the member login page): tsa.org/tsapac-honor-roll
