2025-2026 Pub. 66 Issue 3

The TADA Leadership Network convened in March for its first meeting of the year at Hotel ZaZa in downtown Austin. A highlight of the meeting was the presentation by featured speaker Todd L. Smith, CEO of Qore AI, on tools for “The Intelligent Dealership.”

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the economic impact of Texas new car and truck dealers on the State’s economy. It includes estimates of direct and indirect employment, personal income, and tax collections generated by Texas automotive dealers. Also included is a review of dealership financial statistics and operations. This report was prepared by

The total number of nonfarm jobs in Texas registered at 14,354,600 after decreasing by 8,500 positions in February.

Many employers might be surprised to learn that voluntarily quitting a job does not necessarily disqualify a former employee from unemployment benefits.

Texas Employers, In recognition of April as National Internship Awareness Month, I want to highlight the importance of work-based learning in creating career pathways for students and a talent pipeline for employers. The Texas Workforce Commission announced the launch of the new and improved Texas Intern Network website, where employers can post internship opportunities, and

For over 15 years, My Plates has known exactly where its customers come from. Chances are, it’s your lot. The Dealer Perks program is built around that simple truth.

Share your community news with us to be featured in the next issue! Email Janet Hale at jhale@tada.org. Ancira Auto Group Bracket Contest Awards $60,000 to Local Causes Ancira Auto Group and San Antonio’s Sports Star 94.1 FM teamed up during March Madness for their “Bracket for a Cause” Charity Challenge. The team with the

In January 1901, prospectors struck oil in Beaumont, Texas, ushering in the Texas oil boom that would shape the Lone Star State’s economy for decades to come.

April 12-13, 2026 JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & SpaSan Antonio, Texas

As president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, I am often reminded of a quote frequently attributed to Mark Twain, the celebrated author of “Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”:
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.”

On April 12, W. Marvin Rush became the 24th TADA member to be inducted into the TADA Hall of Legends. He was honored posthumously at the TADA Annual Conference held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa.