Join TAB
By joining TAB, you’ll receive timely industry news and information and be eligible to participate in a variety of programs. You also will immediately expand your network and have something in common with hundreds of other broadcasters in Texas.
TAB relies on membership dues to support all levels of legislative advocacy. Income from the PEP program subsidizes all our member services.
- Dues amounts vary by category
- Annual dues run on a 12-month schedule, not calendar year
Payment
- Dues less than $600 must be paid in full
- Dues $600 or more can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually
- TAB accepts all major credit cards & check payments
Application Approval
- After membership application review, acceptance will be confirmed within three business days
| Membership Category | Eligibility | Annual Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Station Application | Stations operating under standard AM, FM, TV or LPTV broadcast license of the FCC as commercial broadcasting stations | Station(s) previous year net billing x .0003 = $______ ($100 min • $6,500 max per market cluster) |
| Non-Commercial Station Application | Any universities, colleges, junior colleges, low-power FM stations and other non-commercial broadcast stations such as public broadcasting and religious stations | Sliding scale related operating budget Range: $50-$500/year |
| Associate Membership Application | Any company or person doing business in an allied field to the broadcast industry | $250 for Associates $350 for Silver Star Associates $450 for Gold Patron Associates |
| Golden Mic Club Membership Application | Any individual who has served the industry for 25 years or more | $50/individual |
| Individual Membership | Any individual interested in careers in the broadcast industry, students or educators in broadcasting and communication programs and employees of broadcast stations | $45/individual |
Visit our member services page for direct links to all our member benefits.
Questions? Contact TAB at (512) 322-9944.