MISSION STATEMENT

The Building Officials Association of Texas is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of its members, advancing the standards of the building industry, and leading in the resolution of public policy issues.

BOAT is an affiliate organization of the Texas Municipal League (TML), which represents some 98 percent of Texas’ urban population through its 1,090-plus member cities and towns. Organized in 1913 as an informal association of 14 cities, TML today is a progressive, non-profit organization offering a wide variety of services to Texas cities.

As partners, TML and BOAT offer the best in representation and assistance to cities and their respective colleagues.

The Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) was organized to unite with other departments of Texas municipalities and the Texas Municipal League in order to bring together and achieve a more efficient and knowledgeable understanding of local government.