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Everything is big in Texas and TMAT is no exception! The Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas is the largest state chapter of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA).

Manufacturing roof trusses, floor trusses and wall panels, serving the needs of the construction industry in our state, and acting as the voice of the structural building components industry, our members welcome your questions and requests. To find a component manufacturer or supplier member in your area, check out the chapter membership list.

Please consider joining us for one of our golf tournaments or chapter meetings in 2010. We hope to see you there!

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View pictures from the TMAT golf tournament on September 17 at River Place Country Club in Austin. Please let us know if you would like to attend our next membership meeting in January!