Welcome to the Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA)

The Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA) is dedicated to advancing the Assisted Living industry primarily through advocacy, education, and workforce development resources and information for employees and communities. To learn more, go to about TALA.

Join us at this TALAHour on February 27th!

Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury among older adults in assisted living communities. Join Allen Flores President and CEO Josh Allen for a webinar exploring how innovative technologies such as wearable sensors, real-time alert systems, and AI-driven monitoring are transforming falls prevention and response. Attendees will learn how to integrate these tools into daily care practices, improve resident safety outcomes, and support staff with actionable data. Whether you're an administrator, nurse, or caregiver, this session will provide practical insight into using technology to create a safer, more responsive care environment. Register now!

Out and About with TALA

See what TALA has been up to recently on behalf of Texas Assisted Living. Follow TALA on social media to see what else we've been up to!

VP of Public Policy Carmen-Tilton prepares TALAs Advocacy Day attendees for their day in the State Capitol.

Advocacy Day attendees read about the state HHSCs latest study results on the quality care provided in Texas Assisted Living communities.

President Diana Martinez attends Argentums Public Policy Institute in DC and meets with legislators and staff to share the work being done for Texas seniors.

President Diana Martinez attends Argentum's Public Policy Institute in Washington DC.

5 – TALA’s President & CEO Diana Martinez attends Argentum’s Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC, and catches up with fellow state association leaders.

TALA's President & CEO Diana Martinez attends Argentum's Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC, and catches up with fellow state association leaders.

TALA's recent AL Manager's Course covered state regulations and best practices. Thank you to The Forum at Park Lane in Dallas for hosting.

TALA Board Members and Industry Partners introduce themselves at June's TALAConnect networking event.

TALA Board Members and Industry Partners mix and mingle at June's TALAConnect networking event.

Thank You June TALAConnect sponsors Bloom Healthcare, Engagement Through Education, and Signature Group.

Congressional Representative Beth Van Duyne (Texas 24th) invited TALA to the office’s job fair at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Workforce Development Advisor Rose Saenz represents jobs in Texas Assisted Living for many hundreds of attendees who lined up down the block.

11 – TALAConnect – June 2025 – Event Pics

Thank you for attending our June TALAConnect event! And thank you to sponsors Bloom Healthcare, Engagement Through Education, and Signature Group.

12 – YPN – 7.24.25 – Houston at Kirby Ice House

The YPN gathering in Houston for a networking event. Good food, good drinks, fantastic people!

TALA’s first rodeo at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing (NIC) Fall Conference! The team learned a lot from the sessions, and it was a wonderful opportunity to represent Texas Assisted Living at this national event.