News & Resources In keeping with our mission to gather and disseminate information, TLTA keeps the membership informed through a variety of electronic publications including Breaking News, Dateline Austin, Downdate and the TLTA President's Message, emailed to over 7000 members regularly. Copies of each publication are archived and can be accessed through the tabs in the sidebar.
The Association also publishes the latest Texas statutory changes and new rules, rates and forms approved by the Texas Department of Insurance in the Texas Title Insurance Basic Manual and important industry information in the Handbook for Texas Abstractors and Title Men . Additionally, TLTA provides public relations material for member use including the Title Industry PR brochure.
In 2008 TLTA celebrated it’s centennial anniversary. View or print the commemorative magazine, TLTA Milestones, highlighting the industry and association’s 100 year history. Contact tlta@tlta.com to request a copy.
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TLTA Voter Registration Drive | Complete Program Information
Earlier this year, TLTA launched our voluntary statewide voter registration initiative as an easy way for our member title companies to demonstrate how they are serving their communities and being good citizens. The concept is simple – during a closing in your office, your consumer is offered a new voter registration card. We've made participation easy. Get involved today!
........................................TLTA and TMBA Jointly Endorse Best Practices
TLTA and the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) have worked together to develop and jointly endorse a set of Best Practices for the Real Estate Settlement Process. These voluntary guidelines are designed for use by professionals involved in the real estate settlement process as a way to establish appropriate timelines and create efficiencies, while preserving the integrity of the transaction and providing transparency, predictability and superior service to the consumer. Click here for more information.
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ALTA Suggests Best Practices
The American Land Title Association has prepared two documents regarding Office Security & Privacy Guidelines & Standard Procedures & Controls.
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Get Your Title News Everyday
In an effort to provide you the latest in industry-related news, TLTA has a new addition to our website - the TLTA News Ticker. Monday through Friday you can count on us to bring you some of the latest business and industry news clips both in Texas and across the United States. Check it out today!
