Trying to become a MMA official

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: unassail08
Date: September 28, 2010 at 06:31 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/trying-to-become-a-mma-official.30816/

I am also looking to become a judge in the state of Texas. Here is what I know right now. The License fee to become a MMA official in Texas is $250 each year. To be a judge in Texas is $200 each year. A little on the pricey side.
I have currently contacted the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation which is the umbrella organization for Texas Combative Sports.
I also looked up for Oklahoma how much it is since it is an equal drive to Oklahoma City as it is to Austin TX where I live.
In Oklahoma it costs $25 for an Referee license and $25 to judge in the state of Oklahoma.
Interesting the discrepancy between two bordering states.
This will be the thread that I will be frequently updating my progress.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: bothrops
Date: September 28, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/trying-to-become-a-mma-official.30816/

What are the other requirements? I'm having a hard time understanding that $25 or $250 and an application will get you a license for either.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: unassail08
Date: September 28, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/trying-to-become-a-mma-official.30816/

a) To qualify for a new license as a referee, an applicant must:
(1) be at least 21 years of age;
(2) not have been convicted of a felony;
(3) demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of a referee by:
(A) having completed a training program provided by, or approved by the Executive Director, that consists of classroom training and an internship program; or,
(B) meeting one or more of the following;
(i) having at least three years active experience as a referee in the combative sport in which he seeks endorsement by having officiated in at least ten combative sporting events per year;
(ii) being currently licensed as a referee in a state that the Executive Director has determined has licensing requirements that are equivalent to Texas’ requirements; or
(iii) having formerly held a Texas referee’s license that lapsed in good standing.
These are the requirements that are posted on the web site.