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Advocating for the Rental Housing Industry

 

TAA's legislative role

For nearly 50 years, the Texas Apartment Association has represented the views of rental housing owners, builders, developers and managers.

  • TAA is the only organization representing all aspects of the rental housing industry with a full-time presence at the state capitol and before 18 state regulatory agencies.
  • We have more than 10,500 members and represent more than 1.75 million units throughout the state.
  • TAA advocates legislation designed to address the pressing problems and concerns of rental housing owners and professionals.
  • TAA has been a key proponent of legislation to increase security measures for residents of rental housing. We've supported legislation that has set the standard for security devices required in residential rental housing, as well as fencing requirements for pool yards. TAA has also been instrumental in supporting the passage of meaningful tort reform in the state of Texas.
  • TAA works closely with the National Apartment Association/National Multihousing Council Joint Legislative Office on federal issues affecting the multifamily rental housing industry, such as fair housing and environmental regulations.
  • The TAA staff advises local associations on city and county ordinances and other issues.
  • Through grassroots activities and one of the largest trade association Political Action Committees in the state, TAA supports candidates for the Texas Legislature and statewide office who will be receptive to industry positions.
  • TAA members play a crucial role in our success. Personal contact between our members and legislators who pass laws is the most important tool TAA has to bring about positive change for the rental housing industry.

Contact governmentaffairs@taa.org to find out how you can help.

Visit TAA's TAA Legislative Action Center.

 

Contact Us

Contact information 

 

Texas Apartment Association

1011 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 600

Austin, TX 78701-1951


Phone: 512/479-6252

Fax: 512/479-6291

Email: communications@taa.org

 

If you are a renter

Unfortunately, we are not able to personally answer your questions or reply to inquiries about specific situations. We're not qualified to give you legal advice. If you need legal help for a particular problem you're having, we encourage you to check with an attorney or look for legal resources in your area that can assist you.


You should:

  • Check out the renter FAQs and other information in the "Renter Information" section.

  • Review an outline of tenant's rights from the Texas Attorney General's office.

  • View a copy of TAA's "Residents, Rental Housing & Texas Law" brochure.

  • Contact the TAA affiliated local association in your area, for other local resources, information and assistance.

Apartment Associations in Texas

Please click on the map below, or choose the city nearest to you from the list below the map to find your Local Association.

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Abilene Corsicana Longview Tyler
Amarillo Dallas Lubbock Victoria
Austin El Paso Nacogdoches Waco
Beaumont Fort Worth Midland/Odessa Wichita Falls
Belton Galveston San Angelo
Bryan/College Station Harlingen San Antonio
Corpus Christi Houston Texarkana

About TAA

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 10,700 members and represent more than 1.8 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 4 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. They 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

The Texas Apartment Association unifies the diverse segments of the state’s residential rental housing industry to advocate fair legislation and high professional standards. TAA provides its members with state-of-the-art resources, topical industry education and timely information to ensure their continued professional growth and current base of knowledge in a changing business environment.

 

As the recognized voice of the state’s residential rental housing professionals, TAA fosters the stability of the industry to better serve the housing needs of residents in communities throughout the state of Texas.

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.