LINKS
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In its dedication to the multifamily industry, the AAGD is affiliated with apartment associations on the city, state and national levels. Here is a list of links to Web sites that you might find useful. Internet addresses are constantly changing, so if you come across a link here that doesn't work, let us know at membership@aagdallas.com and we'll update it.
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
Texas Apartment Association
(512) 479-6252
Information on TAA membership, programs, services and association matters.
TAA Affiliated Local Associations
(for a listing see the Find A Local Association page)
Information about local association membership, benefits; information and referrals for resolving disputes between residents and property owners
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
Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts
Includes names, addresses and precincts
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
Who Represents Me?
Use the Texas Legislature's "Who Represents Me?" 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 Online - Government
Links to city, state and federal government sites; access to state agencies, regulations and proposed rules
City codes
Links to municipal codes from throughout the country
Texas Statutes - Property Code
Links to municipal codes from throughout Texas
The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Comprehensive links 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 Citizen Information Center
(800) 333-4636;
Information and referrals to federal agencies (OSHA, HUD, etc.);
Applicant screening issues
Criminal History Information
(512) 424-2079;
Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Service
Federal Trade Commission
(877) FTC-HELP (382-4357);
Information about the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
Accessibility issues
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
4300 Wilson Blvd Ste 400
Arlington,VA 22203
(800) 421-1221
National database of apartment homes with features for residents with disabilities. More than 60,000 listings in 40 states. Owners and managers can list available accessible units at no charge.
Accessibility Standards
(512) 463-3211 or (800) 803-9202 (press 4);
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Standards
(800) 514-0301;
Information about ADA accessibility guidelines and technical assistance from the Access Board
Fair Housing issues
Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division
(888) 452-4778;
Information on Fair Housing law and how to file a complaint
Department of Housing and Urban Development in Texas
(888) 560-8913;
Information and referrals on Fair Housing law
HUD Distribution Center
(800) 767-7468;
Information and referrals on Fair Housing law
Environmental issues
Asbestos Rules and Regulations
(800) 572-5548 or (512) 834-6787;
State and EPA rules, Texas Department of State Health Services; see also OSHA
CFC Hotline
(800) 296-1996;
Information on Clean Air Act and CFC venting regulations, Environmental Protection Agency
Freon Purchasing
(800) 803-9202 or (512) 463-6599;
Information about registration requirements to purchase Freon or equipment containing Freon
Gas Pipeline Safety Rules
(877) 228-5740 or (512) 463-7058;
Texas Railroad Commission Gas Utilities Division
National Lead Information Center
(800) 424-LEAD (5323) ;
Information about lead disclosure requirements, hazard evaluation and control, Environmental Protection Agency
OSHA Regional Office
(972) 850-4145 or (800) 321-OSHA (6742);
Information on OSHA; Asbestos rules
Affordable housing issues
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Compliance Monitoring
(800) 643-8204 or (512) 475-3926;
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Utility issues
Public Utility Commission
(888) 782-8477 or (512) 936-7000;
Information on telecommunications and electric utility issues, including electricity submetering and allocation
Water Allocation and Submetering
(512) 239-4691;
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Supply Division
Property, maintenance issues
Swimming Pool Safety Equipment, Pool Design, Signage and Health Department Rules
(512) 834-6788;
Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Swimming Pools and Spas
Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners
(800) 845-6584 or (512) 936-5200;
Information about plumbing requirements for work done by maintenance personnel
Texas Structural Pest Control Board
(866) 918-4481 or (512) 305-8250;
Information on pest control licensing and testing requirements
Employment issues
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Standards
(800) 514-0301;
Technical assistance for employers and businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation
(800) 252-3439 or (214) 350-9299
Information on workers' compensation laws
Texas Workforce Commission
(800) TEC-WAGE (832-9243);
Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Law Department
U.S. Department of Labor
(866) 4-US-WAGE (487-9243)
Austin: (512) 916-5638 (for investigations)
San Antonio: (210) 308-4515 (for inquiries);
Information on Family and Medical Leave Act, Wage and Hour Questions
