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For 60 years, the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) has partnered with the Texas Legislature and statewide officeholders to foster a positive business climate for the rental housing industry in Texas.

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Easily identify your state representatives to ensure your voice is heard on key issues.

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Watch live legislative hearings and floor sessions impacting the rental housing industry.

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Take the first step in making a difference by registering to vote in Texas elections.

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Access voter resources, including county election details, polling locations, and more.

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During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, TAA supported SB 38 which makes important reforms to the eviction process and creates and expedited process to address squatters and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Review changes for property owners and managers to prepare for implementation.

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Watch the free webinar offering a comprehensive overview of the 89th Legislative Session and the new laws that may impact the rental housing industry. Topics include updates to landlord/tenant laws, key issues during the session, and insights into potential future legislative priorities.

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Latest Advocacy News

Keep up with what's happening in the Texas rental housing industry.

2026 Primary Election Recap

March 5, 2026

The 2026 Primary Election passed us with only a few surprises to be spoken of. Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows all handily held onto their…

TAA PAC 2026 Primary Election Endorsements

February 9, 2026

What happens at the 2026 primary election polls will directly impact your business. The TAA PAC exists to ensure that candidates—leaders who support smart growth, balanced regulation, and property rights…

TAA PAC: Powering Advocacy for Texas Rental Housing 

November 3, 2025

The Texas Apartment Association Political Action Committee (TAA PAC) is a cornerstone of TAA’s advocacy efforts, empowering the rental housing industry to have a strong, unified voice in Texas politics. As one…

Upcoming Events

Keep up with what's happening in the Texas rental housing industry.
Aug 18

Navigating Austin’s Rental Fee Ordinance Part 1: Ordinance Requirements Join AAA and City of Austin for a webinar on the new regulations

Join AAA, the City of Austin Housing Department, and Austin Equity and Inclusion for a webinar providing an overview of the Rental Fee Transparency Ordinance. In Part 1 of this webinar, city staff will cover the ordinance requirements, and presenters will be available to answer questions from attendees. The ordinance goes into effect October 1,…

Local Association Events
Aug 25

Travis County Voter Resources Webinar Discussing resources available to onsite staff to help register residents!

Join Travis County Voter Registration for a webinar hosted by the Austin Apartment Association and learn how to help apartment residents get registered to vote! Presented by: Mary Furey, Travis County Voter Registration Outreach Program Coordinator, Travis County Voter Registration In this webinar you will learn: Background on voter registration outreach in Travis County. Learn…

Advocacy
Aug 31

CAMT Credential Course-2026 CAMT boosts your knowledge and skills, your reputation, & your confidence

Instructor: Julio Herrera, NAAEI Faculty Maintenance expenses are the single largest controllable element in any operating budget. This course is designed as an introduction for new maintenance professionals or as a refresher for the veteran employee, to give these professionals the knowledge and tools necessary to run an effective maintenance program. CAMT Requirements: To earn…

Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
Sep 01

Multifamily Composting Webinar: Compliance and Resident Engagement Join Austin Resource Recovery & AAA for a webinar on composting!

Presented by: Austin Resource Recovery Join the City of Austin & AAA for a new webinar on composting collection! Topics covered will include: Resident participation Communication best practices Working with partners Compliance requirements and available resources. A guest speaker from an AMLI property will also share insights about getting their own residents to start composting….

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