- Who We Are
The Texas Association of Builders is dedicated to creating a positive business environment for the housing industry by addressing the housing issues of the people of Texas.
Founded in 1946, the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and has 30 local home builders associations and nearly 10,000 members across Texas. Representing over 315,000 jobs and more than $21 billion in the Texas economy, the state and local associations play a crucial role in providing housing for Texans.
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HOMEPAC, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) political action committee, is an essential part of the advocacy program at TAB. HOMEPAC provides contributions in support of pro-housing candidates to both statewide office and the Texas Legislature.
The Texas Builders Foundation is organized as a private charitable foundation to: research and develop educational programs to benefit the professional home building industry, educate consumers and the youth of Texas about the home building industry and perform other charitable activities.
Important News
TAB Board Meetings
The Texas Association of Builders Board of Directors will hold its winter committee and board meetings February 23 - 24, 2012 at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. Link to a schedule of meetings and register. If you want to impact TAB’s future, join us in the committee rooms in February. You do not have to be a voting member of a committee to participate as meetings are open to all members of TAB.
Order Your NEW TAB Texas Residential Construction Contracts Package Today
Available only to members, TAB’s contracts package subscription is your blueprint for typical construction and remodeling transactions, and can save you thousands of dollars in legal fees. A $299.99 (+ tax) two-year subscription to the package includes eight residential construction and remodeling contracts, as well as dozens of related addenda and associated agreements.
UPDATE: Builders, Remodelers Required to Notify Employees of Collective Bargaining Rights
Beginning April 30, 2012, home builders, remodelers and other businesses with more than $500,000 in annual gross business volume will be required to post an official notice advising employees of their collective bargaining rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Link to an NAHB article regarding this new regulation and the updated implementation date.
DOE Residential Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Meeting
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is hosting the Residential Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Meeting, scheduled for February 29 through March 2, 2012, in Austin, Texas. It’s free and open to the public, although space is limited. Visit the Building America website to learn more and register for this meeting.
OSHA News
OSHA Animated Educational Videos:
Potential hazards on residential and other construction job sites are reviewed in 12 educational animated videos recently released by OSHA. Most of the videos are two to four minutes in length, and they are available in both English and Spanish.
OSHA Residential Fall Protection Information:
♦ OSHA Roof Repair Factsheet
♦ OSHA Installing Roof Trusses Factsheet
♦ OSHA Installing Tile Roofs Factsheet
♦ Fall Protection Update - NAHB Fall BOD
♦ OSHA Residential Fall Protection Program Update
♦ OSHA Guidance Document
♦ OSHA Multi-Employer Worksite Policy
♦ OSHA Website
Rebuilding after the Wildfires
3 Hour Energy Code Update Workshops
Apple Energy Group (AEG) is delivering 3 Hour Energy Code Update Workshops in over 30 cities across Texas on behalf of the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). The workshops are designed to provide building professionals with updates and guidance on the 2009 IECC and 2009 IRC: Chapter 11. AEG is proud to partner with the Texas Association of Builders and local home builders associations to promote the workshops among the builder community. Many HBAs are serving as facility hosts for the workshops, which will include participation from a wide variety of building professionals including builders, architects, code officials, contractors, engineers, and materials suppliers.
Registration is $20 per workshop and includes a 2009 IECC codebook and other relevant materials. To register or view the complete schedule, visit www.txenergycodetraining.org or call Apple Energy Group at (512) 382-9557 ext. 1.
“SWPPP It or Sweat It” Online Storm Water Course
TAB and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) have partnered to offer an online version of TAB’s award-winning “Storm Water SWPPP It or Sweat It” training course to you. Click here for more information.
Lead Paint Enforcement Alert
The alert describes the dangers of lead paint exposure, the purpose of the regulation, and the requirements of contractors under the regulation. Click here for more information. If you have not been lead safe certified, find a trainer here.
Learn Spanish At Your Convenience!
TAB is happy to provide Command Spanish® online courses to its members! Command Spanish® e-Training is designed to be an efficient, effective and reliable way to learn occupational Spanish. Click here to learn more and/or to register to take a self-paced e-Training program.
