Membership

Member Benefits

"I am a new member to TSSA and the self-storage industry. You processed my application and began my membership within 24 hours and replied to my question within [the same]. I am impressed with your service. The information provided by TSSA concerning self storage has been a tremendous help."  
-Jimmy Blain Slatton, 349 South Self Storage (Midland)

Benefits for Owners: What Does TSSA offer YOU?

TSSA Goldbook©
The nationally renowned TSSA Goldbook© is a compilation of state and federal statutes, forms and legal articles that affect the self-storage industry. The Goldbook© can really save a self-storage owner or manager from making some expensive and disastrous mistakes!

TSSA Official Forms and Software
Members can purchase copyrighted rental agreements and forms from the Association at a great price. The TSSA rental agreement is the best and most thorough of its kind. All TSSA forms are in complete compliance with Texas laws and are updated when changes are made in state statutes that impact the self-storage industry. Find out more about the TSSA Forms Software here.

TSSA Legislative Watch
TSSA serves as a united voice on issues that affect the self-storage industry in Texas. By banding together, self-storage owners and operators can have a stronger impact on legislative decisions. Any time there is an issue of industry-wide impact, TSSA represents your interests!

Convention & Trade Show
The TSSA Annual Convention and Trade Show brings together knowledgeable people from the self-storage industry to share information with existing owners and operators, as well as individuals interested in becoming part of the industry. Speakers address the latest concerns and trends in the industry, while suppliers from every corner of the nation gather to exhibit their products and services.

Seminars & Webinars
Special events held throughout the year include legal seminars, sales training, developer education, and workshops for owners and managers. Legal seminars cover the latest changes occurring in state legislation and statutes which impact the self-storage industry. TSSA events also give members the opportunity to ask questions and obtain answers to topics that directly affect their daily operations.

Luncheons
TSSA members from various areas of the state gather periodically at local restaurants to discuss pertinent issues. These luncheons provide a forum where owners and managers can exchange ideas and information with their local colleagues.

Other Benefits for Self-Storage Facility Owners

  • Ability to purchase official TSSA leases and other form
  • Self-Storage News (bimonthly magazine subscription with back issues archived online
  • TSSA Legal Update (twice-annual publication brings timely updates)
  • Annual Convention and Trade Show
  • TSSA Storage Auction Handbook (A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Storage Foreclosures) & animated tutorial
  • Online Buyers’ Guide and Facility Locator: free Web listings for your facility or business, searchable on the Internet
  • TSSA Web Builder: Free “build your own” website templates and free hosting
  • Membership plaque to proudly display in your office or facility
  • Window decals for your facility
  • New owner member starter packet of 20 rental agreements and 10 of each of the official TSSA forms

Benefits for TSSA Vendors

Make the most of your advertising and networking dollars by joining TSSA! TSSA offers these great opportunities for our vendor members:

Advertising
  • Ad prices as low as $115 per issue
  • Bi-monthly magazine (reaches over 4,000 facility owners and site managers)
  • Membership mailing lists for a nominal fee...great for direct mail!
Networking opportunities
  • Turn "cold calls" into real contact with TSSA members who buy!
  • Reach your target customers at TSSA's annual convention and trade show 
  • Pay lower booth fees and choose your booth earlier than non-members

Sponsorships

  • Spotlight your company by sponsoring at the annual convention and all year at educational events, for as low as $150