Texas Apartment Association Endorse Governor Perry

Governor Perry received the Texas Apartment Association endorsement for the 2010 gubernatorial race.

"The Texas Apartment Association (TAA) is proud to endorse Gov. Rick Perry for re-election,” said George B. Allen, CAE, Executive Vice President of the Texas Apartment Association. “Under his leadership, Texas continues to have a strong and vibrant economy, which the multi-family housing industry is dependent on to maintain its growth and stability. Gov. Perry has ensured that Texas keeps a tight hold on fiscal matters and lets the free-market system work, allowing business to flourish in this state. TAA members look forward to four more years of Gov. Perry's leadership and to his vision for ensuring Texas remains the nation's economic powerhouse."

“The Texas Apartment Association proved that they have a heart as big as the state of Texas when they helped place people in need during Hurricane Katrina,” said Gov. Perry. “I am honored to receive an endorsement from TAA, whose members provide housing to millions of Texans and help our economy to continually grow. ”

The Texas Apartment Association is a non-profit statewide trade association dedicated to unifying rental housing professionals through education, legislative advocacy and member services. TAA members are rental housing owners, builders, developers, property management firms and companies that supply products or services to rental properties. TAA has more than 10,300 members and represents more than 1.7 million units throughout the state. TAA owner/management company members provide housing for more than 4 million Texans; employ an estimated 75,000 full-time employees; represent property with a market value of more than $150 billion; and pay property taxes exceeding $3 billion a year.

The Texas Apartment Association joins the Texas Municipal Police Association, Texas Chemical Council, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Cathie Adams, Texas Right to Life and Houston Realty Business Coalition in their endorsement of Gov. Perry for re-election.