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Watching Sunset

By Kyle Kamrath, TAA Government Affairs Specialist

The Texas Legislature created the Sunset Advisory Commission in 1977 to identify and eliminate waste and inefficiency in government agencies and programs. The 12-member commission meets every interim between legislative sessions and recently held its initial organizational meeting on January 10.

Early-bird discount ends February 29 for 2012 Education Conference

If you haven’t registered yet for the 2012 TAA Education Conference & Lone Star Expo, Game On!, it’s not too late to take advantage of the early-bird discount. Register by February 29 to receive a discounted rate.

TAA Board to meet in February

The TAA Board of Directors will meet February 8-10 in Houston at Hotel Derek for its third board meeting of the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

Legislative round-up

By Kyle Kamrath, TAA Government Affairs Specialist

TAA's Government Affairs Specialist, Kyle Kamrath examines the approaching voter registration deadline, the HD 14 special election and 2012 elections.

TAA offers upcoming affordable housing training

TAA is offering several opportunities for affordable housing training this winter.
  

TAA’s 2012-2013 printed REDBOOK available in early February

When you’ve got legal questions, TAA’s 2012-2013 printed REDBOOK gives you the answers you can trust to handle common management problems with confidence. The revised edition will be available from your local association in early February.
  

The Value of Membership

By Kay Gilson Sachs, CAS


I was fortunate to stumble into this industry in the early ‘90s when I joined the staff of the Austin Apartment Association (AAA). I spent two exciting years learning how important the apartment association is to its members, and I have a great appreciation for this industry.

Texans take leadership positions at the national level

Several TAA members will be stepping up to the plate in 2012, serving in leadership positions for the National Apartment Association.

NLRB postpones employer notice-posting implementation

By James H. Kizziar, Jr., Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

NLRB postpones employer notice-posting implementation until January 31, 2012. Everything else about the requirement stays the same.

TAA's REDBOOK and "Apartment and Rental Housing Legal Seminars" provide critical legal updates

When you’ve got legal questions, we’ve got answers. The 2012-2013 TAA REDBOOK, REDBOOK Online and "Apartment and Rental Housing Legal Seminars" can save you time, money and headaches by providing resources and guidance for your common management problems.

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