Auto Body Association of Texas

08/12/2026

Join us this year at the show!! Show is ALWAYS FREE- Pm us for a discount code for classes!

08/04/2026

Technicians—bring your toughest questions.

Join Jason Bartanen, Founder and Chief Technician Advocate at Collision ProAssist, for the Technicians Unite Webinar and connect with peers, exchange ideas, and get technical support for real shop challenges.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
3:00–4:00 PM CDT
Zoom — register to receive access

Register through the ABAT event page.

https://members.abat.us/ap/Events/Register/b3Fl3VWCNCRCw

06/08/2026

URGENT!! We need 2 seconds of your time-> https://tdiadvocates.com/
Today is the LAST DAY for public comment on TDI's rules regarding RTA. TAKE ACTION NOW. Say NO to insurance companies writing the rulebook on who chooses an umpire. https://tdiadvocates.com/

06/03/2026

Every letter counts!! This takes about 10 seconds to complete!
Can we count on you?

Every petition counts! https://tdiadvocates.com

04/21/2026

So proud of our board member Chuck Baldridge! What an accomplishment!!

Winning TOYOTA's Collision Center of the Year once is impressive — winning it back-to-back after inheriting a program in disarray is a different story entirely.

Manager Chuck Baldridge didn't just fix processes at Mike Calvert Toyota's Houston shop — he rebuilt the culture and financial model from the ground up.

What's the hardest part of turning around a shop that's already certified but underperforming?

Full story: https://ow.ly/Ky2650YLlhU