AAA Texas Opens New District Office in Katy, Texas

KATY, Texas--March 14, 2006--AAA Texas has opened a new, full-service district office in Katy, Texas. The office, located at 19604 Katy Freeway, will bring AAA Texas' member offices to 25 in the state.

"AAA decided to expand into Katy as our membership base has grown substantially in and around this area," said Mark Bell, general manager of AAA Texas. "We have seen a significant increase in demand from this region for travel services, as well as financial and insurance products."

The Katy office includes a full service travel and insurance agency. Members can get assistance with travel planning including car rentals, passport photos, tour books, trip cancellation insurance, Mexico insurance, travelers cheques, and international driving permits. AAA Texas travel experts are available to help arrange for hotel, air, tour, cruise and rail reservations for domestic and international travel.

The Katy location is also a one-stop source for insurance needs -- offering auto insurance, homeowners, condo and renters, plus Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance. Members may qualify for special discounts such as Multi-Policy, Multi-Car, Driver Improvement, Academic Achievement, Garage Parking, and Anti-theft.

The phone number is 713-284-6300. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AAA Texas, an affiliate of AAA National, has been serving Texans since 1902. Today, more than a million AAA Texas members benefit from the organization's roadside assistance service, travel agency, financial products, insurance products and services, automotive pricing, buying and financing, trip planning services, and traffic safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on AAA Texas' web site at www.aaa.com.