TAB Member Benefits
Why Join A Local Home Builders Association?
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is a 13,000+ member professional and trade association representing the residential construction industry in Texas and is the official voice of the home building industry in Texas.
As the recognized and respected trade association that represents 550,000 million jobs and $35 billion of the Texas economy, TAB plays a major role in the legislative, regulatory and public arenas.
TAB's mission is dedicated to creating a positive business environment for the housing industry by addressing the housing issues of the people of Texas. Working with its 33 local associations, TAB enhances your ability to provide jobs and housing for Texas families.
Members of local home builders associations (HBA’s) are automatically members of the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Membership begins at the local association level, so contact the HBA in your area to learn more about the many benefits offered to members.
A Positive Force in Government Affairs in Texas
Lobbying—TAB provides advocacy at the State Capitol and with the agencies that regulate our industry.
Tracking legislation—TAB’s professional government relations team tracks all legislation that potentially impacts the housing industry.
Regulatory Agencies – Staff monitors the state agencies that regulate the residential construction industry. TAB is your guide to compliance with existing and new government rules, regulations and laws.
Relationships with state officials—TAB has built and maintains relationships with elected officials and regulatory agency personnel whose opinions and decisions directly affect our industry.
Rally Day—Rally Day occurs every two years during regular legislative sessions. On Rally Day, TAB members visit their state representatives and senators at the Texas Capitol to offer a unified message to our elected officials.
HOMEPAC Protects Your Interests
The Texas Association of Builders Political Action Committee (HOMEPAC) is the only group whose sole mission is to guard your interests in Texas’ political arena. A strong PAC ensures legislative lobbying power to protect against legislation that negatively affects our industry. Contact TAB for more information on joining HOMEPAC.
Member Benefit Programs
Group Insurance—Group insurance programs tailor-made for members are available at competitive prices. The wide range of programs includes worker’s compensation, general liability, property & casualty, commercial automobile, builder’s risk and medical & life insurance.
Endorsed Programs—Specialty services and products are evaluated and endorsed to provide association members with exceptional values and group discounts.
Standardized Contracts—TAB’s Texas Residential Construction Contracts package is available for purchase through your local home builders association and includes a 2-year subscription that covers any revisions.
Sunbelt Builders Show™
The annual, award winning Sunbelt Builders Show™ is the premier regional building industry trade show. Registration is open to all industry professionals, and the Show includes hundreds of exhibits, product demonstrations and other special events. The Show is owned and operated by the Texas Association of Builders.
Exhibits – The Show features over 300 exhibits that showcase every facet of the residential construction industry from products to services.
Education Conference – Dozens of industry experts present the latest information on a wide variety of the most timely and important industry issues.
Networking – in addition to the trade show and education session, the Show offers the opportunity for industry professionals from across the country to meet in a casual, intimate setting. There’s no better place to do business and relax at the same time!
Star Awards – From hundreds of entries to dozens of winners, this gala event recognizes excellence in the residential construction industry.
Excellence in Leadership Dinner & the Texas Housing Hall of Honor – Recognition and installation of our association’s leadership and presentation of awards to outstanding members takes place at this event.
Keeping You Informed
Texas Builder is the magazine of the Texas Association of Builders. Published six times per year plus a special Sunbelt Builders Show™ edition.
TABloid is a monthly (except during legislative sessions) e-newsletter with the latest news and information.
Legislative Line is published weekly during Texas’ legislative sessions.
www.TexasBuilders.org. TAB’s Web site is your first resource for news and information. All TAB newsletters can be downloaded from the Web site. Additionally, the site contains information about upcoming meetings & events, legislation, education and TAB’s leadership & staff.
TAB Board Meetings are held three times a year in the winter, summer and fall. These meetings give members the opportunity serve on a variety of committees and councils, vote on important issues and network with other builder & associate members from across the state of Texas.
Press releases and special news bulletins with breaking news and information are disseminated to TAB members on an as-needed basis.
Education Initiatives and seminars are developed and offered by TAB through the local home builders associations across the state and help ensure that Texas builders comply with the TRCC’s mandatory continuing education requirements. These initiatives have included storm water compliance training, best practices seminars and energy code training.
Speaker’s Bureau consists of TAB’s senior officers and area vice presidents. These individuals provide a valuable resource, and they welcome the opportunity to speak at local association or community meetings. Contact TAB for more information on its Speaker’s Bureau.
Download the new TAB Membership Benefits Brochure.
