TXIADA

What TXIADA does

Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1944 and headquartered at 9951 Anderson Mill Rd, Suite 101, Austin, Texas. It is the only statewide organization dedicated to independent automobile dealers in Texas and represents over 1,000 dealer members plus associate/business members across the state. TIADA's core activities span five buckets: (1) legislative and regulatory advocacy through its INDEPAC political action committee, TIADA Day at the Capitol, and ongoing relationships with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC), and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA); (2) compliance services including free compliance consultation, attorney and CPA referrals, and reference publications authored by General Counsel Michael W. Dunagan covering repossession and dealer financing law; (3) DMV-approved education delivered through texasdealereducation.com across in-person and on-demand formats; (4) member-facing tools including the TIADA Auction App (powered by Manheim), webDEALER integration for electronic title processing, and the INDEPAC Savings Calculator; and (5) the annual TIADA Conference & Expo, its flagship event drawing 120+ vendor sponsors.

TIADA's business model is a hybrid of subscription and transaction-fee revenue. The Organization Record membership tier is priced at $249.50 annually, generating recurring membership dues across the dealer and associate member base. Material incremental revenue comes from conference and expo registration and vendor sponsorship fees, DMV-required and continuing-education course fees, and one-time/perpetual-license sales of compliance reference publications such as "Texas Automobile Repossession: A Lien Holder's Legal Guide" ($125 members / $175 non-members). Distribution is single-country and Texas-only, executed through direct online enrollment via txiada.org, conference.txiada.org event registration, the DMV education portal, and a regional local-chapter network. Marketing relies on the "Off the Lot" blog and newsletter, the annual conference, chapter meetings, and TIADA Day at the Capitol — all geared toward member acquisition, retention, and engagement within a defined SMB vertical.

The organization is leanly staffed (1–10 employees) and member-governed through a Board of Directors. Recent leadership events include the August 2025 retirement of Executive Director John Frullo (joined 2023, former Texas House member) and the Board's appointment of Chairman Eddie Hale as Interim Executive Director. TIADA does not have external investors, a parent company, or funding rounds; it is a member-owned association with no disclosed revenue and no AI/ML capability disclosed in the input data.

Name

TXIADA

Legal name

Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Website

https://txiada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA), founded 1944, is a 501(c)(6) statewide trade association representing over 1,000 independent automobile dealers in Texas through advocacy, DMV-approved education, compliance support, and the annual Conference & Expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TIADA generates revenue through annual membership dues from independent automobile dealers and associate business members across Texas. The organization Record cost is $249.50.
2. Conference & Expo Registration: Revenue from annual conference registrations, sponsorship fees, and expo vendor participation
3. Educational Programs: DMV required courses and continuing education programs for dealer licensing compliance
4. Reference Books and Publications: Sale of compliance reference books including Texas Automobile Repossession guide ($125 members / $175 non-members) and Dealer Financing publications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TIADA is a Texas statewide 501(c)(6) trade association that provides education, compliance consultation, legislative advocacy, and member resources to over 1,000 independent automobile dealers. The association sells annual memberships ($249.50), hosts an annual Conference & Expo, delivers DMV-approved dealer licensing courses (in-person and on-demand), publishes compliance reference books, runs a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, and advocates for dealers at the Texas Capitol and through NIADA at the federal level.

Product overview

The Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) is a statewide trade association founded in 1944 representing over 1,000 independent automobile dealers across Texas. TIADA offers a portfolio of member services including dealer education programs (DMV required courses, in-person training, and on-demand courses), compliance consultation services, attorney and accounting referrals, legal reference publications, a CPO certification program, legislative advocacy through INDEPAC, and annual conference programming. The association also provides a mobile auction app and publishes regular industry newsletters. Rather than a single software product, TIADA delivers member value through education, compliance resources, advocacy, and networking programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIADA Conference & Expo: Annual conference and expo event for independent automobile dealers featuring education, networking, and vendor exhibitions.
• INDEPAC
• I.D.E.A. Program
• TIADA CPO Program
• TIADA Auction App
• webDEALER

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 dealers represented across Texas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lobel FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLobel Financial is an auto financing partner that provides financing solutions for independent dealers. The partnership enables TIADA members to access wholesale financing capabilities for their dealership operations. Lobel Financial offers instant loan approvals and streamlined application processes through Dealertrack, RouteOne, and their DealWRITER platform.
• ManheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManheim provides mobile applications and digital auction services for vehicle dealers. TIADA partners with Manheim to provide members access to mobile auction capabilities and digital vehicle marketplace tools. The Manheim mobile app enables faster bidding and smarter vehicle purchasing.
• Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIADA works with the OCCC on regulatory compliance matters including the transition from ALECS platform to NMLS for motor vehicle sales finance licensees. The partnership involves joint webinars and compliance guidance for independent dealers navigating state regulatory requirements.
• National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIADA membership includes membership to NIADA, which represents independent dealers at the federal level in Washington D.C. TIADA staff attend NIADA Policy Conference to advocate for members on federal regulatory matters including FTC rules and Safeguards Rule compliance.
• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIADA maintains ongoing relationship with TxDMV for dealer licensing, webDEALER implementation, temporary tag regulations, and metal plate transition. TIADA advocates for dealers in TxDMV board meetings and regulatory proceedings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Major wholesale vehicle auction operator partnered with TIADA via the TIADA Auction App. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but closely coupled to TIADA members' day-to-day operations.
• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV): Texas state regulator that licenses dealers, sets title and registration rules, and partners with TIADA on education and compliance. Not a peer in the commercial sense but a key counterparty shaping TIADA's services.

Broad incumbents

• National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA): National association representing franchised new-car dealers. Larger and broader incumbent that overlaps with TIADA's advocacy universe but does not specialize in the independent/used-car dealer niche.

Direct peers

• National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA): National trade association for independent automobile dealers. TIADA membership includes NIADA membership and staff attend the NIADA Policy Conference for federal advocacy, making it the most direct national-level peer.
• California Independent Automobile Dealers Association (CADA): California state association for independent auto dealers providing compliance, education, and advocacy services. Closely comparable mission, structure, and member offerings to TIADA in a different geography.
• Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association (FIADA): State-level trade association for independent dealers in Florida offering education, compliance support, and advocacy. Operates the same membership-and-education model as TIADA in a different state.
• Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA): Virginia state trade association for independent dealers providing training, compliance support, and advocacy. Same membership-association business model as TIADA in a different state.
• Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (GIADA): Georgia state association for independent automobile dealers offering dealer licensing education, compliance resources, and legislative advocacy. Functionally equivalent peer to TIADA at the state level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/txiada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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