Why Join?
The West Texas Home Builders Association was organized in 1948 and designed to help builders and associates involved in construction to better contend with their challenges through collective action. We believe in building a strong and profitable building industry for West Texas members and customers. As a part of the West Texas building industry, we trust that you are also concerned with the same basic business objectives that confront our industry.
Many people ask the West Texas Home Builders Association,
“Why do we need an association?"
“What can the WTHBA do for me?”
The success of the West Texas Home Builders Association is directly attributed to the collective efforts of many members who make a commitment to contribute to the growth and development of this association.
We provide:
Three-in-One Membership
When you join the West Texas Home Builders Association (WTHBA), you automatically become a full member of the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The resources of these three associations help members make the most of their investment and connect with the benefits they value most.
Powerful Advocacy
Ranked #11 on Fortune Magazine’s “Power 25” Advocates, NAHB has the grassroots strength of over 235,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives in our nation’s Capitol. And closer to home, the TAB professional government relations staff in Austin works year-round to advocate legislative reforms that benefit our industry statewide. Locally, the WTHBA staff works closely with county and city officials and regulatory agencies in the development and adoption of regulations, codes and housing standards.
Critical News & Information
For over 65 years NAHB and TAB have been the nation’s leading source for housing industry information. Members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive web site content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts, and financial data, among others. Receive up-to-date information on the national state and local levels, when you want it, how you want it!
Invaluable Networking Opportunities
As an alliance of over 500 members from all parts of the home building industry, membership in the WTHBA is a valuable tool in building relationships with fellow professionals, customers and suppliers. From local networking events, general membership meetings and golf tournaments to the Home & Garden Show and the Parade of Homes™, members have dozens of way to meet people and build their businesses. Also remember, you are professionally connected to over 14,000 fellow home builders in Texas and 235,000 nationally.
Nationally Recognized Educational Programs
In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and WTHBA’s education programs offer just that. NAHB’s University of Housing offers hundreds of educational program in a variety of formats, including a number of designation programs. TAB and WTHBA also offer educational opportunities to help you meet your continuing education requirements from TRCC. No matter what your specialty is, you’ll find the curriculum, instructors and prestige to boost your success.
Access to Expert Advisors
Wouldn’t it be great to have a team of industry experts at your disposal to address your specific business questions for free? When you become a member of NAHB, TAB and WTHBA, you get instant access to our distinguished economists, legal research staff, legislative professionals, financial experts, librarians, and regulatory and technical specialists. The reasonable cost of the TAB Residential Contract Package alone is worth your membership fee!
Exposure to the Latest Building Products and Services
Don’t miss annual events such as the International Builders Show and the Sunbelt Builders Show ! You can attend these events at a low member price and get a first-hand look at all the latest products and services. Locally don’t forget about the WTHBA Home & Garden at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, where you’ll see the best and most up-to-date local products and services.
Industry Publications
Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. Keep up-to-date with complimentary subscriptions to NAHB’s Nation’s Building News, member’s newspaper and a free subscription to BUILDER Magazine; TAB’s Texas Builder and TABloid; and WTHBA’s West Texas Builder. Plus, members have access to a variety of publications on specific industry segments such as sales and marketing, remodeling, commercial building and more.
Professional Recognition
Enhance your professional credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nation’s most highly respected and widely known trade associations. Not sure how to do that? Get involved. Join a committee. Attend your general membership meetings. Sponsor a new member and become a Spike. Teach a class. Do just one of these and you will see, professional recognition comes easily when you get involved!
Public Exposure
The WTHBA website, www.wthba.com, is the place the public goes to find a builder, remodeler or supplier. Be sure that your company’s name is the one they see when they go on-line or look in the WTHBA membership directory, the Parade of Homes™ magazine, and the Home & Garden Show tabloid. By associating your name with WTHBA, TAB and NAHB, you are letting the public know that you associate with the best in the industry. And don’t forget to include these logos in all your company’s marketing.
Member Discounts
Reduce your day-to-day business costs with member-only discounts. NAHB’s purchasing power means big savings on travel, financial services and automobiles. Your membership entitles you to discounts on hotels, car rentals, office products, computers, payroll services, overnight delivery, health, property and casualty insurance and more.
To apply, click the "Apply For Membership" link . Once on that page, follow the steps to apply online and pay the dues with your Visa or Mastercard, or click on the Downloadable Application link. The application can be printed and completed, then fax it to or bring it by the office along with your check to pay for the dues. For more information, please call the West Texas Home Builders Association at 806-798-1616.
