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.

TALA's Signature Annual Event Returns April 8-10! Register Now for #tala2026

TALA's Conference and Industry Expo "The Art of Aging in Assisted Living" is back for The Art of Aging in Assisted Living Registration is open. For more information, check out - and don't forget to bookmark - the #tala2026 page. TALA looks forward to welcoming you April 8-10th to the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas.

Join TALA for a Compelling TALABook

Join former Stanford University Professor and Author Carole Robin, Ph.D., to discuss her book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. Whether you're looking to strengthen existing relationships or build new ones, Connect offers valuable insights for any stage of life. The ability to create strong relationships is crucial to living a full life and becoming more effective at work. Dr. Robin will explore how to transform relationships from shallow and dysfunctional to robust and even exceptional by cultivating authenticity, vulnerability, and honesty. You'll learn about the importance of investing in each other’s growth and how to navigate conflict productively so that issues are resolved while strengthening bonds rather than damaging them. Join TALA for what promises to be an enriching discussion with Dr. Robin. Purchase the book at https://connectandrelate.com/book/ or simply tune in for insights. Register now!

Got an Hour? Register Now for a TALAHour!

Did you know: In a 50-bed community, losing just one full-time CNA shift per day to unplanned absenteeism can cost over $40K per year, depending on how it’s backfilled? Lost time injuries are an often-overlooked cause of absenteeism, and the assisted living industry has three times the lost time injury rate as manufacturing and construction. This webinar will cover why employees can be absent, how to measure the cost, and five solutions to absenteeism. We’ll also measure the direct and indirect costs of injury as well as five solutions to reduce frequency and severity of employee injury. Join TALA, Insurica, and Method HRM for an immersive session. 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.

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.

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

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.