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Code Enforcement Association of Texas

MEMBERSHIP / 2026–2027

Join or renew
your CEAT membership.

Start by choosing the membership that fits your role. Then pay any applicable dues and submit the official form.

Joining and renewing use the same process. Already paid or eligible for lifetime membership? Go straight to the official form.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES & ANNUAL DUES

Which membership
is right for you?

Choose the type that fits your role. Select that same type in the official form. Already paid? Open the form without paying again.

FOR CODE PROFESSIONALS

Active member

$60October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027

For individuals actively involved in code enforcement or the regulation of health and safety.

  • Voting rights in association elections
  • Quarterly newsletter
  • Convention registration discounts
1. Pay dues securely 2. Open membership form Choose active membership in the official form. Links open in new tabs.
FOR SUPPORTERS & COLLEAGUES

Associate member

$60October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027

For those who support the profession but are not actively working in code enforcement or regulation.

  • Quarterly newsletter
  • Convention registration discounts
  • Connections across the profession
1. Pay dues securely 2. Open membership form Choose associate membership in the official form. Links open in new tabs.
FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Member agency

$100October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027

For participating governmental agencies supporting the code enforcement profession.

  • Agency membership in CEAT
  • Individual memberships are separate
  • Does not cover an agency’s staff
1. Pay dues securely 2. Open membership form Choose agency membership in the official form. Links open in new tabs.
HONORING CEAT’S LEGACY

Lifetime member

$0/ no dues

Reserved for CEAT’s past presidents and founders in recognition of their service.

  • Past presidents and founders only
  • No membership payment required
  • Contact CEAT to confirm eligibility

No payment required. Past presidents and founders only.

Open membership form Choose lifetime membership in the official form. No dues payment is required.

Membership runs October 1 through September 30. Dues are not prorated.

Paying for several people?

Make one payment, then submit a separate membership form for each person. Use the same transaction number for everyone covered by that payment.

Lifetime membership is for past presidents and founders. Contact the Secretary to confirm eligibility. CEAT reviews forms and applicable payments before confirming membership.

AFTER CHOOSING YOUR TYPE

Complete your
membership.

Payment and the application are separate steps. Payment alone does not complete your membership.

1

Pay your membership dues

Pay the dues shown on your chosen membership card. No payment is required for eligible lifetime members.

Pay dues securely

After paying: save your transaction number, then return to this page for Step 2.

Opens Xpress-pay in a new tab. Already paid or eligible for lifetime membership? Skip to Step 2.
2

Complete and submit the membership form

Open the official form, choose your membership type, and enter your details and transaction number, if applicable. Continue through the form and select Submit at the end.

Open membership form Opens the official CEAT Microsoft Form in a new tab. Opening the form does not submit it.
What happens in Microsoft Forms?

The official application opens in a new tab. Choose the same membership type there, complete the requested fields, and select Submit. Check that the form confirms receipt before closing it. CEAT membership confirmation is a separate review step.

Opening a membership card or the form does not automatically select a type or submit an application.

Code enforcement professionals attending a CEAT training sessionLEARN TOGETHER.
MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER.
MORE THAN A MEMBERSHIP

Better connected.
Better equipped.

01

Keep growing in your profession.

Stay connected to regional training, professional education, and the conversations shaping code enforcement.

Explore upcoming training
02

Find people who get the work.

Meet colleagues from communities across Texas. Share ideas, compare experiences, and build relationships that last beyond the conference.

03

Be part of what comes next.

Follow association news, connect with CEAT leadership, and help strengthen the code enforcement profession.

Discover the annual conference
REAL PEOPLE. SHARED COMMITMENT.

There’s a community
behind the badge.

Meet the CEAT community
CEAT members and colleagues gathered at the annual conference
CEAT community · 41st Annual Conference · 2026.

“I joined CEAT for the ongoing training both at the statewide conference and the local training offered regionally.”

James PrescottCity of Abilene

“I became a member of CEAT because I want to be involved in the growth of my profession.”

Tracey CantuCity of Corpus Christi
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Need help with your application or payment?

Contact the CEAT Treasurer

If your email app does not open, email ceattreasurer@gmail.com directly.

When does membership start and end?

The membership year runs from October 1 through September 30. Dues are not prorated. The current application is for 2026/2027.

How do I renew my membership?

Complete your dues payment, then choose Renewal on the official membership application. Include your transaction number and current contact information.

Can I pay for several members at once?

Yes. Use one payment transaction, then submit a separate membership form for each person. Include the same transaction number on every application covered by that payment.

Does agency membership include individual staff?

No. The $100 Member Agency membership does not include individual memberships. Each person needs a separate membership application and applicable dues.

What if I already paid or need payment help?

If you have paid, open the membership form and enter your transaction number. Do not pay again. For help locating a payment or arranging another payment method, contact the CEAT Treasurer at ceattreasurer@gmail.com.

How do I receive my membership confirmation?

Contact the CEAT Treasurer for confirmation and available membership documents after your application and payment have been reviewed.

READY TO FINISH?

Finish your application.
Submit the official form.

Open membership form