The Texas State Securities Board is a state government agency that regulates the investment securities industry in Texas and enforces the Texas Securities Act. Part of our charge is to provide outreach across Texas on investor education and protection. We not only provide information on how be protected from investment scams, but also show how to get free and confidential background checks on any registered investment professional with a client in Texas. Visit our educational website www.TexasInvestorEd.org to find out how about the background checks and for copies of our Salute to Smart Investing Guide and our Texas Family Guide to Personal Money Management.