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TEXAS LEGISLATURE IS OFF & RUNNING By: Todd Kercheval

TAA LOBBYIST

The Texas Legislature went into session January 10,2017 MARK YOUR CALENDAR for
and will end May 29. The Texas legislature meets every MARCH 30 - TAA Day at the
other year in Austin. As of print date, very few committees Austin Capitol!
have been appointed and no bills have been introduced. Plans include BBQ, sharing a
TAA should watch the Senate - Business & Commerce new video promoting auctioneering
Committee which has been appointed (listed at the end and meeting legislators and
of this article). IF ANY OF THESE SENATORS are YOURS, staff. Come and learn how to
please contact the TAA office at info@texasauctioneers.org. make a difference! Details will
be sent via email.
The state political scene still is impacted by relationships
and who you know. Did you vote? Did you attend Senate Business & Commerce Committee:
fundraisers? Did you volunteer? Know your legislators! Member Chair:
Did you donate? There is still time, make a donation Sen. Kelly Hancock
to help watchdog and protect auctioneers in Texas (PAC
form is below). Vice Chair:
Sen. Brandon Creighton
We are currently working on solving the issue of increasing
the number of vehicle sales allowed by auctioneers in Members:
a dispersal sales. We will watch for bills that will impact Sen. Donna Campbell Sen. Craig Estes
the auctioneer, their business or the profession. Stay Sen. Robert Nichols Sen. Charles Schwertner
tuned to TAA e-blasts for legislative call to action. To Sen. Larry Taylor Sen. John Whitmire
watch bills and appointments, monitor this web page: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us.

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