Greater Houston Locksmiths Association

Texas Security Industry Regulatory Agency & Codes

• DPS - Regulatory Affairs Division - Private Security Bureau
• Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702
• Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 35
• Private Security Board - is a seven member board of Industry and non-Industry Representatives appointed by the Governor. The Private Security Board was established to hear appeals by applicants under the Private Security Act. In addition, the Board devises rules for the administration of the Private Security Act.

Texas Locksmith Associations

• Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)
• Texas Locksmiths Association (TLA)
• Greater Houston Locksmiths Association (GHLA)
• Metroplex Locksmiths Association (MLA)
• Locksmith Association of San Antonio (LASA)
• North Texas Locksmiths Association (NTLA)

Specialty Associations

• International Association of Investigative Locksmiths (IAIL)
• The Institutional Locksmiths Association
• Safe & Vault Technicians Association

Trade Periodicals

• Locksmith Ledger
• The National Locksmith

Other Security Industry Associations in Texas

• Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas (ASSIST) - Guards
• Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) - Private Investigators
• Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA) - Burglar & Fire Alarms