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TEXAS NEWS

Prospects for many Texas House bills dim if they’re not passed today. Here’s what you need to know.

May 16, 2021

On this week’s TribCast, Matthew talks to Alexa, Cassi and Patrick about proposals in the Legislature to add new restrictions on voting and to allow the permitless carry of handguns.

John Helweg Resigns as TBFAA President to Accept Appointment to Texas Private Security Advisory Committee

May 9, 2021

On May 5, 2021 John Helweg resigned as TBFAA President to take a seat on the Texas Private Security Advisory Committee.

Texas enabled the worst carbon monoxide poisoning catastrophe in recent U.S. history

May 2, 2021

They used their car to stay warm when a winter storm brought down the Texas power grid. In a state that doesn’t require carbon monoxide alarms in homes, they had no warning they were poisoning themselves.

TDI adopts rule about fire detection systems

Apr 25, 2021

The Texas Department of Insurance adopted a rule that:

FEATURED ARTICLES

Monitoring Centers Survive and Thrive Despite the Pandemic

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With trade-show season starting up again, including some of the industry’s key conferences going with a hybrid format, this month’s News Poll looks to gauge where readers are with traveling in the coming months and remainder of the year

The Zigbee Alliance Rebrands as Connectivity Standards Alliance

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5-17-21 NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates Oklahoma City police encouraging residents to register for ...5.13.21 - KFOR ...

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Survey Finds Nearly 90% Of Employers Will Require Or Encourage Vaccinations

Arizona State University survey finds that 88% of employers in US, UK plan to at least encourage employees to get the vaccine.

The Benefits of Video Alarm Verification

In addition to reducing false dispatches, VAV can create several RMR opportunities for integrators

How Families, Early Adopters, and Market Influencers Impact the Home Tech Space

Research from Parks Associates suggests that home security systems may help boost smart home adoption rates, especially among households with children.

Why Emotional Intelligence Trumps IQ in Driving ‘True’ Leadership Success

AV business leaders must get in touch with their emotional sides to ensure they connect with and properly guide their teams.

SIA Launches Online Resources for New Cybersecurity Certification

The Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification program was developed with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers.

Paycheck Protection Program Runs Out of Funds, Leaves Many Small Businesses in Limbo

In an unfortunate turn of events, the Paycheck Protection Program has run out of money for most small businesses weeks before the deadline.

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Oklahoma City police encouraging residents to register for alarm program

Residents who want to register their alarm can go to www.crywolfservices.com/oklahomacityok or go to go to okc.gov/alarm and click “Register Online”. The cost for a new alarm permit is $27, which can be paid with any major credit card.

Arkansas contractor fined $78K for working without a license

Another Arkansas contractor working without a license has been fined $78,000.

Kansas company to pay $15,000 for unsolicited telemarketing

Genesis Health Clubs in Wichita has agreed to pay $15,000 in civil penalties and fees for making unsolicited telemarking calls to consumers on the Kansas do-not-call registry.

Louisiana bill aims to make all cellphone use while driving “hands-free”

If you’re driving in Louisiana, be prepared to keep your hands off your phone. A new law could soon be in place making it illegal to hold your phone for almost any purpose while driving.

Virginia, Maryland lifting mask mandates Saturday

5.14.21 – Washington Post – By Gregory S. Schneider Leaders of Virginia and Maryland...

Loans increasing: How PPP changes are opening the door for more Mississippi businesses

Loans increasing: How PPP changes are opening the door for more Mississippi businesses. ... And now, it may help sole proprietors from Gulf Coast fishermen to Delta farmers stay in business whose loan applications from this sector are outpacing the national average by 27%.