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The TBFAA Transmitter is brought to you by the Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). Some material is provided by the National Monitor, a service of the National Electronic Security Alliance (NESA).

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TEXAS NEWS

Texas Or Bust: Lone Star Living

Feb 17, 2025

A new report from Realtor.com shows precisely which states are sending the most transplants.

Governor Abbott pushes for career training to boost Texas workforce

Feb 10, 2025

In his recent State of the State address, Abbott emphasized the importance of trade jobs, highlighting careers such as welding, plumbing, and electrical work as some of the most in-demand positions.

TDI changes method of payment for inspection fees to the State Fire Marshal’s Office

Feb 3, 2025

The Texas Department of Insurance previously required inspection fee payments for the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) to be paid by cashier’s check or money order

FEATURED ARTICLES

Strategies for building an effective threat management team

The unfortunate reality is that tragic events, such as school shootings or violent incidents, have become a part of national discourse.

Top challenge for 57% of end users is outdated physical security or IT

A new report details shifts in the physical security industry, especially in regard to priorities and challenges.

CES Report: AI Poised to Transform Every Industry

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote was a harbinger of things to come - both for the world and at the show itself

Legal Brief: Update on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

TLDR: The ban has been struck down and the old rules remain in place for now

Strategies to Increase the Value of Your Security Business’ RMR

Effective strategies to increase recurring monthly revenue (RMR) offer numerous benefits and set security businesses apart.

More Than 8 in 10 Campuses Use Their Security Cameras Daily

Campus Safety’s Video Surveillance Survey finds entrances, exits, perimeters and parking facilities are most often monitored by cameras.

Change from the Trenches POV

When making big corporate changes, the why is just as important as the what if you want to avoid frustration and unhappiness among employees

Modern Selling: How to Lead Successful Discovery Calls

Everything about business-to-business buying has changed in the last 20 years. Today’s customers do their own research, do not want to meet with another person until they need a price, and are very skeptical of any tone that sounds like a sales pitch.