The August issue of the Advisor is ready to view or download

The Shreveport road show is set. You may download the registration form here. Additional information on the classes.

Dave Mc Comie will have a safe penetration class. See all the details here.

Here are the notes from the PBS meeting in Austin.

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held August 16th at the San Antonio Hilton Hotel, 611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78216. The agenda has not been released at this time.

News from Jim Warren on the Sunset legislation.

Please look at this list of pending members. In compliance with the by laws their names are published in the Advisor. If you know anything about them that would prevent them from becoming a member of the Texas Locksmiths Association contact the president.

Special Bulletin on Sales Tax and Unlicensed locksmith arrests.

Still confused about Sales Tax? Here is the word directly from the State Comptroller.

Gecko' Penetrates Building Access Systems

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

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

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.