The 2008 Spring Issue of Topics magazine, the official publication of the Texas Independent Automotive Association, is now available online.  Click on Topics 2008 Spring Issue to view it on screen. 

In this issue are stories about the status of the shop licensing bill, TIAA judges at a recent SkillsUSA competition, Alamo Chapter's community service project to provide free repairs for the San Antonio Battered Women's Shelter, and Shop Talk, which highlights Anthony's Auto Service in Marlin, Texas.

News & Information

AC Delco announces training seminars for September DENSO and Full Service announce Honda & Acura Engine Performance Training Fuel efficiency diagnosis, service seminars available in August Honda, Acura engine performance training in San Antonio Aug. 25-26 Right to repair bill in H.R. 2694 gaining support in U.S. Congress Massachusetts committee reviewing landmark legislation Seven ways to survive and thrive in an economic slowdown Founding member, World War II veteran laid to rest on Memorial Day Alamo Chapter saddles up for Blazing Gavels Carquest releases 2008-2009 training lineup for San Antonio Texas Rep. Bolton: shop licensing bill dead TIAA State President's Spring 2008 Message Carquest releases 2008-2009 training lineup for Corpus Christi Season ticket special available for five nights of training in 2008 ASE certification summer test registration open July 10 to Aug. 15 Get a free TCEQ environmental compliance commitment (C2) site visit EPA announces new rules on national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants Sealy High School in need of automotive training aids Crocket High School in need of spare parts, engines, transmissions Crockett High School, ACC open new Auto Tech Center Small businesses get assistance returning injured employees to work Legislators pass severance pay, withholding, reporting changes Gov. Perry orders tax cuts for Texas businesses TCEQ provides guidance on collection of environmental fees Business.Gov provides 10 steps to hiring your first employee TWC identifies federal tax credits for Texas employers Information available on Texas' used oil recycling program TIAA urges support of advertisers in Topics 2008 Winter Issue No Bull: TIAA backs Texas' youth with auction payout Summit Auto thrives putting customers first TIAA State President's Winter 2008 Message Buildings are built for equity State unemployment insurance tax rates decrease for most employers Study says it pays to promote your company's green side Texas tops nation in workplace fatalities Total of 27 state agencies under review in 2008, 2009 Motorcraft 2008 training schedule released Alamo Chapter announces 2008 meeting dates, locations Sidney Lanier High School automotive class in need of auto parts TIAA State President's Fall 2007 Message Situational leadership key to job efficiency St. Phillip's College starts work-study program Domestic abuse victims catch brake with free auto repairs Alamo Chapter makes fun of fundraising Texas Legislature passes workers' compensation bills New disability management rules take effect