Dealer Member Benefits

The greatest benefit of TMDA membership is the ability to connect, learn, and grow alongside other Texas powersports professionals. By joining the Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association, you gain access to a statewide network of dealer peers who openly share ideas, real-world experiences, operational insights, and solutions to common challenges.

These relationships strengthen your dealership’s ability to adapt, stay informed, and make better business decisions. Whether through our annual conference, e-newsletters, or ongoing member communication, TMDA helps you build meaningful connections and stay engaged with the trends, issues, and opportunities shaping the Texas powersports industry.

TMDA maintains strong working relationships with key state agencies and industry associations to ensure Texas dealers are represented where it matters most. We collaborate closely with the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission, the Department of Public Safety, and the State Comptroller, providing dealer perspective and technical feedback that is often requested before new rules or regulatory changes are adopted.

Beyond our agency partnerships, TMDA works alongside leading statewide and national organizations such as the Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA), the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA), and the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA). These partnerships strengthen our ability to address franchise protection, regulatory consistency, consumer issues, and industry-wide challenges that impact Texas powersports dealers.

By staying connected with these organizations and maintaining an active role in policymaking discussions, TMDA ensures that the voice of Texas dealers remains strong, informed, and influential across both state and industry platforms.

TMDA provides strong, proactive representation at the Texas Legislature and with the state agencies that regulate, tax, and impact the daily operations of powersports dealerships. By uniting the voices of Texas dealers, TMDA ensures that our industry is heard and taken seriously on critical issues involving labor, taxation, franchise protection, licensing, compliance, and public policy.

We closely monitor legislative activity and regulatory changes that affect powersports dealers, keeping members informed of proposed bills, agency rulemaking, and emerging policy trends. TMDA also collaborates with statewide and national partners to coordinate advocacy efforts and protect the long-term interests of franchised dealers across Texas.

When many voices speak as one, dealers are stronger, better protected, and better positioned to thrive in a constantly evolving business environment.

Click below for a complete 2025 Legislative Review Affecting Motorcycle Dealers.

TMDA provides ongoing educational opportunities designed to strengthen the technical, operational, and business knowledge of Texas powersports dealers. Members gain access to timely training, industry insights, and dealer-focused learning throughout the year, including at our Annual Conference.

At this event, dealers participate in roundtable discussions, engage with peers facing similar challenges, and hear directly from industry experts on topics that impact day-to-day operations and long-term success. These sessions are built to provide practical takeaways, informed guidance, and the knowledge you need to confidently navigate an evolving industry landscape.

Want to get a taste of what we offer? Join us at the TMDA Annual Conference. Non-members are encouraged to attend - members receive a discount on their event ticket.

TMDA is committed to helping our members stay informed and compliant with the laws that affect motorcycle sales, operation, and dealership activities in Texas. To support you, we provide access to trusted state resources and help you find the information you need quickly and confidently.

One of the most reliable references is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which maintains up-to-date details on motorcycle operator licensing, helmet and safety requirements, registration rules, and other state regulations that impact both riders and dealerships.

We encourage members to use the TDLR motorcycle laws and rules page as a starting point when questions arise, and TMDA is always here to assist if you need help navigating these requirements or understanding how they apply to your dealership.

Motorcycle & ATV Operator Safety Laws & Rules

TMDA’s e-newsletter keeps members connected to important developments across the Texas powersports industry. Each edition includes updates on legislative activity, regulatory changes, industry trends, and general business insights relevant to dealerships. Members also gain access to exclusive educational webinars, training opportunities, and special offerings hosted by TMDA associate members. It is one of the key ways dealers stay informed, engaged, and connected to resources that support their business.

TMDA partners with a broad network of associate members whose products, services, and expertise support the daily operations and long-term success of Texas powersports dealerships. These partnerships strengthen the resources available to our members and connect dealers with trusted industry professionals across multiple areas of the business.

Our associate members represent several key categories within the powersports ecosystem, including:

• Rider protection and retail product solutions

Providers offering non-insurance rider protection products such as retail protection plans, extended service contracts, GAP coverage, maintenance programs, tire and wheel protection, and other back-end offerings that help dealers enhance customer experience and increase revenue opportunities.

• Dealership insurance providers

Companies offering dealership-focused insurance solutions, risk-management tools, property and casualty coverage, and programs tailored to the unique needs of powersports retailers.

• Retail financing partners

National and specialized lenders that support dealership sales operations by offering consumer financing, expanding customer purchasing options, and helping dealers navigate F&I processes with confidence.

• CRM, technology, and business systems

Partners who provide dealership management tools, CRM systems, website platforms, digital retailing solutions, and operational technologies that streamline workflows and support customer communication.

• Cybersecurity and compliance resources

Vendors offering data security, compliance tools, training, and protection services to help dealerships safeguard sensitive information and meet regulatory requirements.

Across all categories, TMDA’s associate members contribute valuable knowledge and industry-specific support that helps Texas dealerships operate more efficiently, stay competitive, and deliver excellent service to riders statewide.

Associate Member Directory coming soon.