Business View Magazine | Volume 9, Issue 2

51 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 TEXAS INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION C O N T I N U I N G T O D R I V E T H E S T A T E ’ S E C O N O M Y S ince 1944, the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) has been the only statewide organization representing independent automobile dealers across Texas. During the association’s early years, growth and engagement depended exclusively on grassroots participation. Today, TIADA has developed a respected voice at the Capitol and enhanced its membership through a variety of programs and services. The association depends on a moderate political approach and works closely with members of both parties to safeguard the independent automobile dealers’ interests. Perhaps no marker better demonstrates the growth of the association than the most recent TIADA Conference & Expo. The annual event in 2021 was highlighted by a speaking appearance by Governor Greg Abbott, who spoke about the importance of used automobile businesses to the state’s overall economy. AT A GLANCE TEXAS INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (TIADA) WHAT: The only statewide organization representing independent automobile dealers across Texas WHERE: Based in Austin, Texas WEBSITE: www.txiada.org