The minutes of the April board of directors meeting is now available for your review and download. It is found in the members area.

Special Bulliten on Sales Tax and Unlicensed locksmith arrests.

Membership Director resigns. David Candelaria has taken a position out of state and has submitted his resignation. We wish him the best. If you are interested in this position please contact the president.

TLA Road Show announced for Beaumont. Get the details here.

The April edition of the Advisor is now available for download or viewing.

Gecko' Penetrates Building Access Systems

U.S.News & World Report Profiles Recession-Resistant Careers

The Great Locksmith Swindle Courtesy of Laurie Simon and National Public Radio.

Sunset information. What exactly is the sunset commission? How does it affect the locksmith industry? What can I do about it? The answers to all these quesions and more are found on the Sunset Packet download. If you are interested in the schedule for the Sunset commission it is found here.

What is happening in the locksmith world? See the 2008 calendar of events. These are events around the country.

The Texas Locksmith Association announces on line training for CEU hours

The Texas Locksmiths Association was organized by a group of concerned locksmiths from throughout the state on February 22, 1964. Since that first group of pioneers, the Association has grown to include over four hundred members.

WHAT DOES TLA DO FOR MEMBERS?

The Texas Locksmiths Association is a not for profit corporation under Section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code. The main mission is to provide education to the members and those non-members who attend the training classes that are held around the state. There are also a scholarship funds for deserving sons and daughters of its members. The funds are awarded on an annual basis and renewals are possible.

The association provides support for its members through continuing education classes held throughout the state during the year and at the annual conference and trade show. The goal is to assist the members grow their business, improve their public image and provide continuing education on a variety of topics of interest to the members.

ORGANIZATION

The association is governed by a board of directors. These members are not paid for their services despite their many long hours and personal expense. The Board, along with persons representing the general membership, plans the annual conference and trade show and maintains relations with the associate members. The associate members are those in the profession who provide products or services used by locksmiths.

PUBLICATIONS and MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

The Association publishes a monthly bulletin, the "TEXAS LOCKSMITHS ADVISOR". This publication offers news, information on classes/events, interesting articles, and technical tips for all locksmiths. The TLA maintains a web site and electronic communications with the members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Texas Locksmiths Association is involved in public education about the profession. If you would like a speaker to talk with your group contact the president.

LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS

TLA monitors legislation, licensing, and regulation to look after the interests of locksmiths in Texas.