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The Texas Apartment Association, Inc. (TAA) is a non-profit statewide trade association dedicated to unifying rental housing professionals through education, legislative advocacy and member services. TAA is affiliated with the National Apartment Association and local associations in 25 Texas cities. Members join TAA and NAA by joining the local affiliate in their area.

TAA members

TAA members are rental housing owners, builders, developers, property management firms and companies that supply products or services to rental properties. We have more than 10,000 members and represent more than 1.6 million units throughout the state.

TAA members must adhere to the association's Code of Ethics.

TAA owner/management company members

  • Provide housing for more than 3.8 million Texans;
  • Employ an estimated 70,000 full-time employees;
  • Represent property with a market value of more than $150 billion;
  • Pay property taxes exceeding $3 billion.

TAA lease contracts and related forms

TAA's lease contracts, rental applications and related leasing forms are the industry standard in Texas. Forms are updated regularly and available exclusively to TAA members. Members may purchase forms from their local TAA affiliate.

TAA's legislative role

TAA is the only organization representing all aspects of the rental housing industry with a full-time presence at the state capitol and before more than 20 state regulatory agencies.

TAA mission statement

TAA is the only organization representing all aspects of the rental housing industry with a full-time presence at the state capitol and before more than 20 state regulatory agencies.

Membership information


How Do I Join TAA?

TAA was founded in 1963 and is located at 1011 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 600 Austin, Texas 78701-1951; 512/479-6252; FAX 512/479-6291.