A new campaign to help Texas auto owners protect their cars from burglary and theft is offering free resources to property owners, and the Texas Apartment Association is helping to support the campaign.

Why

According to the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, nearly 100,000 motor vehicles were stolen last year, and 50 percent of those had driver's keys left in them. In addition, every two minutes, a vehicle is broken into and its contents are stolen.

What We're Doing

ABTPA provides bilingual brochures and specialty items that property managers and staff can provide to residents through its "Watch Your Car" campaign.
In addition, recipients of ABTPA grants are available around the state to give on-property presentations to help educate both staff and residents. The resources provided by ABTPA can help your residents learn how to protect their vehicles and improve the security of the property, especially as the holiday season begins. ABTPA brochures cover topics such as "50 Ways to Help End Auto Theft" and "The Top Five Ways to Prevent Your Vehicle from Being Stolen."

Get Information

For more information or to order free materials, call 1-800-CAR-WATCH (227-9282) or visit www.txwatchyourcar.com.