Feb. 24, 2005


Dear TLTA Member,

With the Legislative session in full swing, there's a lot on the agenda for TLTA this month. Our legislative/lobby team is spending most of their time at the Capitol and in meetings, and we're working behind the scenes to increase our visibility on issues that directly affect our industry. We need your help in order to make the most decisive impact we can on proposed legislation.

One of the best ways for you to get involved in the legislative process is by attending TLTA's Day at the Capitol on March 2 in Austin. This grass roots event is designed to give you an opportunity to meet face-to-face with your Representative or Senator to discuss issues affecting the title insurance industry and to see our state government at work.  Click here to register and help increase our industry's political impact!

Just as a reminder, submissions to the Nominating Committee for nominations for the 2005-2006 Board of Directors are currently being accepted. If you know of someone who would be a good candidate to serve as a TLTA Board member, please forward your nomination to the TLTA office for consideration by the Nominating Committee. Members of the Board of Directors have the unique opportunity to become part of a team of professionals who work diligently on behalf of TLTA and the title industry. Members who are employed by an agent or underwriter are eligible to serve on the Board and all submissions will be considered by the Nominating Committee. The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2005. For more information email leslie@tlta.com.

The Right Rules Seminar and Houston Regional Seminar were held February 8, 9 and 10 with excellent attendance at all sessions. And, we have sold out for this year's Land Title School to be held March 7-11 in Austin. We will have two seminars for title professionals coming up in April. The Advanced Closing Workshop will be held in Houston on April 19 and Managing The Title Industry Terrain on April 20. Don't miss these great opportunities to enhance your professional skills and earn CEUs at the same time. Click here to register for either of these seminars.

If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendar for this year’s TLTA Annual Conference at The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. The conference will be held June 9-11, and promises to offer a great time and excellent educational opportunities at a fantastic new location. As an added bonus, we've reduced full member registration fees by 26%! That means a full member registration that cost $400 last year will now cost $295. Click here for more information.

As sometimes is the case, I get caught up in the day-to-day hectic pace, and forget to thank all of you for your support and assistance. Whether it's meeting with your legislators during the session, testifying at hearings on TLTA’s behalf, or serving as an instructor at one of our seminars, you have given unselfishly of your time and expertise in support of our association. As always, if you need assistance or have a question, please contact me or a TLTA staff member.

Sincerest regards,

Terry Grantham
TLTA President