January 14. 2005

  

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Mindy Carr
Director of Government Affairs

 TDI Commissioner will step down Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner Jose Montemayor has announced that he will not seek re-appointment when his term ends February 1, 2005. Montemayor has worked for the Department since 1993 and has been Commissioner since 1999. More story PAC Board Nomination Deadline: January 28th
 As part of the restructuring of the Political Action Committee (PAC), we will be increasing the number of Directors to include more member representation. In order to successfully participate in the political process, we need individuals who are committed to preserving the title insurance industry and increasing the visibility of the TLTAPAC. More story

Represent TLTA for a Day!
The 2005 TLTA Day at the Capitol is March 2, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel & Suites in Austin. TLTA Day at the Capitol is an important opportunity to increase our industry's political impact! Attendees will meet face to face with their local representative or senator. More story

Test your legislative lingo!
With the beginning of the 79th Legislative Session, it is time to brush up on your Legislative lexicon. Do you know the following terms and how they apply to the legislative process?  More story
 

   Lt. Governor unveils new school finance plan
 Wednesday, Jan. 12 Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and all 31 state senators unveiled the basis of a school finance plan that they say puts more money into public schools but does not increase net taxes. More story

Issues for the 79th Legislature
The Texas Legislature will consider a variety of issues when it convenes in regular session on January 11, 2005. Revising the school finance system, as required by a state district court ruling, and granting property-tax relief are expected to top the legislative agenda. More story

 Senate committee submits report on electronic document fees
The Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee’s Interim Report on Interim Charge #1 has been submitted to the Lt. Governor.  More story

 Congressman Neugebauer appointed to key committee
 Congressman Randy Neugebauer (R-Lubbock) was selected to serve on the House Financial Services Committee. This committee oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. More story


 

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