The Society is proud that many of its present and former members have contributed to the advancement of herpetology in Texas and elsewhere. These contributions include the introduction of college courses on the subject and herpetological research at universities, museums, and zoos. Also, many members have published herpetological articles in journals and magazines, as well as several books on herpetological subjects. Activities of the THS include an annual Spring field meet, an annual Fall meet, and an informal Newsletter. May. The purpose of this meet is to collect, identify, exhibit, and inventory herp species from a specific county in Texas.
Members enjoy camping, and fellowship among herpetologists.
The annual Fall meeting usually occurs in October or November. The meeting features distinguished speakers, discussions, exhibits, tours of zoos and museums, a business meeting and a banquet. The newsletter is distributed twice a year to inform membership of research activities, collection records, general information on members, and scheduled meetings on the Society. The informal atmosphere has not changed in the last 56 years at the annual Spring meetings. Hopefully this tradition will continue for many years.