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Find links to:

Industry associations

  • National Apartment Association
    (703) 518-6141
    Information on NAA membership, programs and association matters
  • National Multi Housing Council
    (202) 974-2300
    Partners with NAA in a joint legislative program at the federal level
  • TAA Affiliated Local Associations
    Information about local association membership, benefits; information and referrals for resolving disputes between residents and property owners
  • Texas Apartment Association
    (512) 479-6252
    Information on TAA membership, programs, services and association matters
  • TAA Forms for Windows® and Forms Online Programs
    (800) 772-1004 (sales);
    (512) 322-0999 (tech support);
    (512) 322-0444 (click installation);
    TAA's official lease and related forms, available from your computer and printer

Legislative resources

  • Texas Legislature Online
    Access to legislative information; copies and analyses of bills; status of legislation; ability to search for legislation by subject, author or bill number; text of current statutes
  • Find Your Incumbent
    Use the Texas Legislative Council's "Find Your Incumbent" search to locate your state representative and senator
  • Texas Senate
    Information about the Texas Senate; webcasts of Senate sessions and Senate committee meetings; archives of sessions
  • Texas House of Representatives
    Information about the Texas House of Representatives; webcasts of House sessions and House committee meetings; archives of sessions
  • Texas Online
    A comprehensive online source for conducting business with the state, including renewing your real estate license, filing sales taxes and more
  • Governor's Hotline
    (800) 252-9600 or (800) 843-5789;
    8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays except holidays; information and referrals to state agencies
  • Texas Attorney General's Office
    Information about the agency charged with enforcing the state's laws
  • Texas Secretary of State's Office
    Information about elections, voter registration
  • Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    (800) 252-5555;
    Information about sales and other taxes
  • Texas Department of Information Resources
    Links to information & communications technology information for Texas.
  • State agencies
    Links to an A-Z list of Texas state agency records maintained by the Texas State Library, as well as toll-free numbers provided by the Department of Information Resources.
  • City codes
    Links to municipal codes from throughout the country
  • Federal Web Locator
    Comprehensive links through Auburn University website to Congress, federal agencies and other related sites
  • Library of Congress
    Link to the THOMAS congressional information site, links to federal agencies and other resources
  • Federal government websites
    Official list of federal government websites
  • Federal Information Center
    (800) 333-4636;
    Information and referrals to federal agencies (OSHA, HUD, etc.);

Applicant screening issues

Accessibility, Fair Housing issues

  • SocialServe.com
    PO Box 35305
    Charlotte, NC 28235
    (877) 428-8844;
    National database of apartment homes with features for residents with disabilities. More than 80,000 listings in 50 states. Owners and managers can list available accessible units at no charge.
  • Accessibility Standards
    (512) 463-3211; (800) 803-9202 (press 4);
    Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Standards
    (800) 872-2253;
    Information about ADA accessibility guidelines from the Access Board
  • ADA Hotline
    (800) 514-0301;
    Technical assistance for employers and businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Fair Housing Investigation
    (512) 463-2642 or (888) 452-4778
    Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division; or (888) 560-8913 (Department of Housing and Urban Development office in Fort Worth)
  • HUD Distribution Center
    (800) 669-9777;
    Information and referrals on Fair Housing law

Environmental issues

  • Asbestos Rules
    (800) 572-5548 or (512) 834-6773;
    State and EPA rules, Texas Department of Health Occupational Health Division; also OSHA
  • CFC Hotline
    Environmental Protection Agency (800) 296-1996;
    Information on Clean Air Act and CFC venting regulations;
  • Freon Purchasing
    (512) 463-6599 or (800) 803-9202 (press 8);
    Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Information about registration requirements to purchase Freon or equipment containing Freon
  • Gas Pipeline Safety Rules
    (512) 463-7288;
    Texas Railroad Commission Gas Utilities Division
  • National Lead Information Center
    (800) 424-LEAD ((800) 424-5323);
    Information about lead disclosure requirements, hazard evaluation and control
  • OSHA Regional Office
    (972) 850-4145 Information on OSHA; Asbestos rules

Affordable housing issues

Utility issues

  • Public Utility Commission
    (512) 936-7000 or (888) 782-8477;
    Information on telecommunications and electric utility issues, including electricity submetering and allocation
  • Water Allocation and Submetering
    (512) 239-6960;
    Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Water Utilities Division

Property, maintenance issues

Employment issues

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