Sources of Assistance for Tourism in Texas
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State Licensing and Regulatory Agencies
These agencies are in charge of issuing permits or licenses and develop and regulate standards for the operation of a particular activity or area of jurisdiction.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/
The TABC "shall inspect, supervise and regulate every phase of the business of manufacturing, importing, exporting, transporting, storing, selling, advertising, labeling and distributing alcoholic beverages, and the possession of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or otherwise."
Resources
- Enforcement (Inspections, investigations, hotline) Licensing
- Marketing practices (Label Approval) Compliance
- Seller training Educational programs
- Legal information Public information
- Grants and funding
Contact Information Additional Information
John T. Steen, Jr., Chairman Funding and grants available
5806 Mesa Dr Newsletter: " TABC Today”
Austin, TX 78731
Fax (512) 206-3333
Email: questions@tabc.state.tx.us
Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
http://www.txls.state.tx.us/sect00/homepage.html
The mission of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying is to protect the residents of Texas by regulating, licensing and renewing the licenses of only competent surveyors, surveyors able to provide accurate surveys which will result in the orderly use of our physical environment.
Resources
- Study guides Law and legal principles
- Board information License renewals
- Rosters
Contact Information
Sandy Smith, Executive Director
Building A, Suite 156
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, TX 78753
Tel (512) 239-5263
Fax (512) 239-5253
Email: ssmith@txls.state.tx.us
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
www.tcfp.state.tx.us
The mission of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is to help protect the lives and property of the citizens of Texas by developing and enforcing professional standards for the fire service.
Resources
- Fire protection resource Library (training manuals, fire codes, and information on fire service management)
- Fire Department Emergency Program
- Fire service standards and certification
Contact Information
Gary L. Warren Sr, Executive Director
PO Box 2286
Austin, TX 78768
Tel (512) 936-3838
Fax (512) 936-3808
Email: gary.warren@tcfp.state.tx.us
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
www.window.state.tx.us
Resources
- Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program
- Taxes information and services
- State Tax Automated Research System
- Electronic reporting
- Local Government Assistance (LGA) Program
- Publications and periodicals
Contact Information
Lori Moya
Lyndon B. Johnson State Office Building
111 East 17th Street
Austin, TX 78774
Tel (888) 334-4112
Email: texas.comptroller@cpa.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Agriculture
www.agr.state.tx.us
The mission of the Texas Department of Agriculture is to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, while promoting excellence in children's nutrition, rural economic development and providing efficient and extraordinary service.
Resources
- Marketing and promotion (GO TEXAN Marketing Program, State Fair, Texas Wine, Texas Yes!)
- Regulatory programs
- Rural economic development program
- Funding and grants (Downtown Revitalization, Main Street Improvements, Infrastructure Development, Main Street Improvements, Real Estate Development, Texas Capital Fund, Enology & Viticulture Grant, others)
- Online forms, laws and regulations
Contact Information Additional Information
Todd Staples, Commissioner Funding available
1700 North Congress, 11th Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Tel (512) 463-7476
Fax (888) 223-8861
Email:
Customer.Relations@agr.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
http://www.license.state.tx.us/
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is the state's umbrella occupational regulatory agency, responsible for the regulation of 22 occupations and industries.
Resources
- License information and online services for
- Business and occupations: barbering, combative sports, cosmetologists, for-profit legal services, loss damage waivers, personnel employment services, service contract providers, staff leasing services, talent agencies, temporary common worker providers, vehicle protection product warrantors
- Professionals: auctioneers, licensed court interpreters, property tax consultants
- Building and Mechanical: Air conditioning and refrigeration, architectural barriers, boiler safety, electricians, elevator and escalator safety, industrialized housing and buildings)
- Natural Resources: Water well drillers and pump installers, weather modification
Contact Information
Frank Denton, Chair
920 Colorado
Austin, TX 78701
Tel (512) 463-6599
Texas Department of State Health Services
General Sanitation Division
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/region2-3/Programs/GenSan.shtm
The General Sanitation Division's objective is to provide service to the public by coordinated surveillance, consultation, and enforcement to maintain and improve environmental health in schools, child care facilities, youth camps, migrant labor housing facilities, public swimming pools, and public lodging facilities.
Resources
- Licensing and inspection of youth camps
- Sanitation and safety inspections of day care centers, swimming pools, motels, and hotels
- Vector (flies, mosquitoes, rodent, etc.) control assistance
- Field sanitation inspections in agricultural settings.
Contact Information
Annabelle Dillard
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
Tel (512) 458-7111
Fax (512)-327-9775
Email:
annabelle.dillard@dshs.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Transportation
Design Division
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/design/default.htmThe Design Division guides the development of construction projects, from preliminary engineering to the completion of plans, specifications and estimates for construction bidding. The division also manages federal funds and letting schedules, as well as oversees professional services contracts.
Resources
- Engineering, surveying and architectural services contracts
- Local government project procedures (Master Advance Funding Agreement)
- CAD standard drawings (Roadway standards)
- Community enrichment (Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program, Landscape Cost Sharing Program)
- Other resources (Specifications, manuals, estimator data, software, publications)
Contact Information
Mark A. Marek, P.E., Director
150 E. Riverside
Austin, TX 78704
Tel (512) 416-2601
Fax (512) 416-2599
Right of Way Division
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/right_of_way/default.htmThe Right of Way Division coordinates the acquisition of land for highway construction, providing relocation assistance and payments and coordinating utility adjustments. The division also manages the disposition and leasing of surplus property and regulates outdoor advertising signs and junkyards.
Contact Information
John P. Campbell, P.E., Director
150 E. Riverside
Austin, TX 78704
Tel (512) 416-2601
Fax (512) 416-2904
Motor Carrier Division
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/motor_carrier/default.htmResources
- Motor carrier registration Oversize-overweight permits
- Roadway information Searchable databases
- Consumer protection Vehicle storage facilities
- Commercial driver licenses Publications and maps
Contact Information
Carol Davis, Director
4203 Bull Creek
Austin, TX 78731
Tel (800) 299-1700
Fax (512) 465-3535
Travel Division
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/travel/Resources
- Information: road conditions, rest areas, maps, information centers, airports, bus and rail routes
- Tourism Services: magazines, events calendar, travel and accommodation guides, public campgrounds
- Tourism industry resources: literature, events, travel publications
Contact Information
Doris Howdeshell, Director
125 East 11th Street.
Austin, Texas 78701
Texas Music Office
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/music
The Texas Music Office is a state-funded business promotion and information clearinghouse for the state's growing music industry. Its mission is to promote the development of the music industry in the state by informing members of that industry and the public about the resources available in the state for music production.
Resources
- Texas law and music Business roaster
- Talent roaster Publications
- Internships Event calendar
- US and international music contacts
Contact Information
Casey J. Monahan, Director
State Insurance Building, Suite 3.410
1100 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
Tel (512) 463.6666
Fax (512) 463.4114
Email: music@governor.state.tx.us
Texas Real Estate Commission
http://www.trec.state.tx.us/
The mission of the Texas Real Estate Commission is to assist and protect consumers of real estate services, thereby fostering economic growth in Texas. Through its programs of education, licensing and industry regulation, the Commission ensures the availability of capable and honest real estate service providers.
Resources
- Forms, laws and contracts News and public data
- Licenses Education and examination
- Inspector information Complaints and consumer Information
Contact Information Additional Information
Wayne Thorburn, Administrator "TRECAdvisor" Newsletter
1101 Camino La Costa
Austin, TX 78752
Tel (512) 459-6544
Fax (512) 465-3910
Email:
wayne.thorburn@trec.state.tx.us
Texas State Board of Professional Engineers
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/
The mission of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people in Texas by ensuring that the practice of engineering in the state is carried out only by those persons who are proven to be qualified and by regulating the practice of Professional Engineering in Texas.
Resources
- Licensing
- Engineers and firms roasters
- Exams and EITs
- Enforcement (complaints and disciplinary actions)
- News and publications
- Continuing education programs
Contact Information Additional Information
Dale Beebe-Farrow, P.E., Executive Director "Engineering Express"
1917 IH 35 South
Austin, TX 78741-3702
Tel (512) 440-7723
Email:
db.farrow@tbpe.state.tx.us
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