Everyone is Welcome at the TexasARP Annual Meeting 2025

March 28, 2025

Hilton-Austin Downtown

Tackling Tax Challenges and Empowering Repossession Pros

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Accredited Repossession Professionals (TexasARP) is set to ignite the repossession industry with a must-attend meeting in the heart of Austin on March 28, 2025. This dynamic gathering promises to arm agency owners, agents, and industry stakeholders with the tools and knowledge to conquer the complex Texas regulatory repossession landscape while safeguarding their businesses and agents from legal and financial pitfalls. With the stakes higher than ever, TexasARP invites all repossession professionals to join this critical conversation that could redefine your operational success.

From unraveling the tangled web of sales tax and the Motor Vehicle Transaction Tax (MVT) to fostering collaboration with law enforcement and financial institutions, the meeting’s agenda is packed with timely, actionable insights. “This isn’t just a meeting—it’s a game-changer for Texas repossessors,” said TexasARP President, Stephanie Finley. “We’re bringing together the brightest minds to tackle the issues that keep our industry awake at night and to ensure our agents thrive in the field.”

Meeting Topic Highlights:

Navigating the Tax Maze: Sales Tax vs. MVT
Industry experts will break down the critical distinctions between sales tax and the Motor Vehicle Transaction Tax, offering strategies to avoid audits, penalties, and the dreaded “double taxation” myth, equipping attendees with clarity and confidence.
Agent Safety and Compliance: Best Practices in the Field
A discussion on current trends and issues happening in the repossession space and the growing dangers of using subcontractors ensuring compliance with Texas laws keeps everyone safe and secure.
Building Bridges: Partnering with Law Enforcement and Lenders
This interactive session explores how to strengthen ties with local law enforcement and financial institutions, turning potential adversaries into allies for smoother operations and fewer headaches.
Tech Tools for Tax Triumph
Discover cutting-edge solutions to help agencies stay ahead of the Texas Comptroller’s watchful eye.

TexasARP’s Austin meeting isn’t just about surviving, it’s about thriving. Open to members and non-members alike, this event offers networking opportunities, expert-led Q&A sessions, and a chance to shape the future of repossession in Texas.

Registration is now open at www.texasarp.org, with early-bird pricing available until March 10, 2025.

Don’t miss your shot to stay compliant, protect your team, and drive your business forward. Join TexasARP in Austin and repossess your peace of mind!

Texas ARP Agenda Friday March 28, 2025

Closed Board Meeting (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
Call to Order: (7:00 AM)
Roll Call/Attendance:
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting:
Financial Report:
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjournment: (8:00 AM)

General Meeting (8:00 AM onwards)
Registration & Networking: (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM) – Coffee and light refreshments available. Hosted by Harding Brooks

Welcome and Introductions: (8:30 AM – 8:45 AM)
Welcome Address
Brief overview of the day’s agenda.
Board Nominees

Vendor Introductions: (8:45 AM – 9:15 AM)
Opportunity for each vendor to briefly introduce themselves and their services/products.

Keynote Speaker 1: Sales Tax Attorney (9:15 AM – 10:15 AM)
Topic- State Requirements, Actions

Networking Break: (10:15 AM – 10:30 AM) – Hosted by MBSI

Keynote Speaker 2: National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Topic: Providing data to 3rd parties

Lunch Break: (11:45 AM – 1:15 PM)- Hosted By DRM/MVTRAC/SCM

Keynote Speaker 3: Royal Key Supply (1:15 PM – 2:15 PM)
Topic: Learn how to program a key today onsite

Keynote Speaker 4: Harding Brooks (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Topic- Dangers of using Subcontractors
Topic- What’s happening in the space

Open Forum/Member Discussion/ Board Nominees/Voting (3:45 PM – 5:00 PM)
Board Member Nominees/ Board Voting
Opportunity for members to share updates, ask questions, and discuss relevant industry topics.
Repo Alliance
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Announcement of upcoming events/meetings.

Adjournment: 5:00 PM

Everyone is Welcome at the TexasARP Annual Meeting 2025

Hotel Accommodations:

Hilton-Austin Downtown

Located in the heart of downtown near Austin’s top destinations. Explore Sixth Street and Rainey Street nightlife, entertainment, and dining.

Room block: Thursday, March 27th – Friday, March 28th

Single: $239

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This meeting is open to everyone, Any Member that brings a nonmember qualifies for a FREE KeyMachine, courtesy of Royal Key Supply.

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Texas Accredited Repossession Professionals (TexasARP)

TexasARP is an organization comprised of collateral recovery agency owners/employees in Texas and nationwide. Our goal is to educate our members, financial institutions and law enforcement with regard to business requirements and ordinances set forth by the cities and counties in the state of Texas. The purpose of the association is to strengthen understanding between recovery agency owners, law enforcement, financial institutions, regulatory agencies and the consumer. TexasARP will provide continuing education to our members, financial institutions and law enforcement officials. Education platforms will focus in the fields of professionalism, business principles, public relations and innovations in the industry.

Many of our goals include:

TexasARP Acknowledgment by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Having a TexasARP representative on the TDLR board.
Assisting the TDLR to develop a license category specifically for repossession agency business owners.
Educating law enforcement throughout the state on the current laws regarding repossessions.
Educating our clients of the requirements in the state of Texas to conduct business as a repossession agency.
Educate Texas recovery agencies on the TDLR- License, Finance Code – Sales Tax and Franchise Tax Reports.
To be a one stop shop for the clients to validate our members accreditations.
Implementing legislation to balance all the laws and policies in each of the counties in Texas to be universal statewide.

We look forward to working with each of you and if there are additional items you would like to see accomplished, discussed or tackled please let me know! Your opinion is valued.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us. We would love to hear from you!

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