On February 23, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) and collision repair professionals from all over the Lone Star State, including two technicians from El Paso who began their nine-hour drive at midnight, showed up in the Texas Capitol Austin to educate legislators on ABAT’s Safe Repair bill (HB1321) and Fair Appraisal bill (HB1437). […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show Cancelled
In an email, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) announced it has cancelled the 2020 Texas Auto Body Trade Show that was scheduled for Sept 18-19 in Irving, Texas. The association plans to resume the event next September. Jill Tuggle, executive director of ABAT explained in the email, “We have been closely monitoring the […]
Interview: Burl Richards, Auto Body Association of Texas
Richards discusses collision repair industry issues that led to founding of association. Highlights Texas Auto Body Trade Show that starts today. The Texas Auto Body Trade show starts today at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual two-day event, sponsored by the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) includes an education […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show Features Body Shop Panel Discussion
The Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) announced that the 2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, set for September 20 and 21 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, will feature a Body Shop Panel Discussion as part of its slate of educational offerings this year. The Friday panel discussion will run from […]
Registration Open for September 20-21 Texas Auto Body Trade Show
Online pre-registration is now open for the 2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, that is set for September 20 and 21 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, hosted by the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT). For the first time in the event’s history, the association has partnered with Thomas Greco Publishing, […]
Auto Body Association of Texas Launches Monthly Magazine
Thomas Greco Publishing Inc. announced the debut of Texas Automotive, a new monthly publication in partnership with the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT). The premiere September 2018 issue will make its debut at the upcoming Texas Auto Body Trade Show, which will be held today through Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. A digital edition […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show and Education Days September 14-16
The 4th Annual Texas Auto Body Trade Show and Education Days will take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14-16. This year the show will continue through Sunday morning, with a continental breakfast in the Trade Show and education classes, finishing at noon. The event kicks off Thursday […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show September 14-16
The 4th Annual Texas Auto Body Trade Show and Education Days will be held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14-16. Attendance of over 800 is expected. Detailed vendor and attendee information about the show is available online. “This show is absolutely going to blow people away,“ stated Burl […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show August 25-26 in Dallas
The Auto Body Association of Texas and the Houston Auto Body Association will hold their third Annual trade show on August 25-26 at the Hurst Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Details about the Texas Auto Body Trade Show, including a schedule of events, are available online. “This is what our associations are all about, sharing […]
Auto Body Association of Texas Inaugural Skeet Shoot May 3
The Auto Body Association of Texas is holding its First Annual Skeet Shoot, May 3rd, at Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. Space at the event is limited. Additional information and a registration form is available online. Shotgun rental, training and safety orientation is available at Elm Fork. All guns must meet Elm Fork […]