Texas Rental Association

Due to the continued economic challenges, the Texas Rental Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the TRA Roundup scheduled for July 30-31 in San Marcos, Texas. Although we had fairly strong support from our vendors, store registrations were low.

TRA will continue to look for other networking and educational opportunities in the coming year.

All fees paid for registrations, booths, tabletops and sponsorships will be refunded.

TRA will continue to look for other networking and educational opportunities in the coming year.

All fees paid for registrations, booths, tabletops and sponsorships will be refunded.

Member Survey

Take the new TRA member survey on Web marketing and social media!

Discuss Business Challenges and Solutions Online

Looking for an online forum to discuss business challenges and solutions? The ARA Member-to-Member Forum allows participants to draw upon the knowledge of fellow members by asking questions and sharing comments and answers. Start networking and exchanging industry information today by logging on to the ARA Web site and selecting "Member Forums" in the "Members Only" section.

Welcome to the Texas Rental Association's Web site

The Texas Rental Association (TRA) is an association of rental stores and suppliers that includes more than 500 companies across Texas. The purpose of TRA is to provide support, services, education and legislative representation to the rental industry, including both party and equipment rental stores.

TRA was originally established in 1958 as the Southwest Rental Association. TRA became the American Rental Association of Texas when members voted to affiliate with the American Rental Association in October 1998.

Texas Rental Association goals:

To promote public awareness of the rental equipment industry
To develop high standards of operation for rental stores
To acquire, preserve and disseminate data and valuable information relative to the rental equipment industry
To cooperate with other trade associations to advance professional, governmental and business projects of interest
To identify and provide those services which TRA members need and desire
To provide effective representation for the industry in relationships with government, business and allied industries
To promote the rental equipment industry as a leading small-business enterprise

Texas Rental Association goals:

To promote public awareness of the rental equipment industry
To develop high standards of operation for rental stores
To acquire, preserve and disseminate data and valuable information relative to the rental equipment industry
To cooperate with other trade associations to advance professional, governmental and business projects of interest
To identify and provide those services which TRA members need and desire
To provide effective representation for the industry in relationships with government, business and allied industries
To promote the rental equipment industry as a leading small-business enterprise

Local Associations within the State of Texas

Panhandle Area Rental Association
Joey Adams Jr.
A-Team Rentals
1715 E. 10th Ave.
Amarillo, TX 79102-4141
806-373-8326

Heart of Texas Rental Association*

Houston Area Rental Association*

*Seeking reactivation.

Panhandle Area Rental Association
Joey Adams Jr.
A-Team Rentals
1715 E. 10th Ave.
Amarillo, TX 79102-4141
806-373-8326

Heart of Texas Rental Association*

Houston Area Rental Association*

*Seeking reactivation.

TRA President's Suggested Reading

There are many great business resources available on the Internet. For timely and informative articles on topics ranging from sales, marketing and technology to finance, leadership and government affairs, I recommend these e-newsletters:

Terry Norris
2009-2010
TRA president

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For more information, please visit the ARA Insurance Services Web site.

ARA Insurance Services offers rental-specific insurance coverage and risk management tools at a competitive price.

For more information, please visit the ARA Insurance Services Web site.