Texas Association for Interior Design

TAID speaks as a single unified voice on legislative issues, which affect the business of interior design in Texas.

TAID informs the public of the interior design industry's role in the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare.

TAID keeps members informed on health, safety and welfare issues through newsletters, focus groups, seminars and personal contact

TAID monitors the Texas legislature for all proposed bills that may influence the way interior design products or services are sold, bought or specified.

TAID monitors the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) to protect the interests of registered interior designers.

TAID informs and assists TBAE with the creation of new rules that govern the Interior Designers Title Act.

TAID supports TBAE in educating registered interior designers concerning rules and their registration application.

TAID educates interior designers regarding their role in code compliance and their relations with code officials and state
agencies.

TAID organizes political action for issues, i.e. sales tax and workman's compensation, that affect the business of interior design.

TAID initiates both legislation and legislative revisions to strengthen the interior design industry.

TAID retains a lobbyist in Austin to monitor the Texas legislature and legislation that may affect the design industry.

TAID informs our members of the importance of being politically organized at state, city and country levels.

TAID representatives work to ensure that the interior design profession is represented during legislative committee meetings that form legislation affecting our industry.

TAID creates a network linking design professional and industry across Texas in order to address mutual concerns, exchange information, and solidity coalitions with other allied groups.

TAID provides legislative services and assistance to the state's 9,000 registered interior designers and the associated industry. Your participation as a TAID member or sponsor will give you a voice in Austin, help continue our presence before the legislature and state agencies, and strengthen our future.