October 26, 2004

 

Dear TLTA Member,

This fall is proving to be very busy for TLTA with a number of important industry issues requiring our time and attention. I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on the items we are working on at this time.  

First of all, on a very positive note, I am pleased to report that the TLTA Board of Directors voted to provide all agent and underwriter members a 15% refund on their 2004-2005 dues payment. Main contacts at each company were notified of this opportunity in September and most members have already taken advantage of the benefit of this refund. We are able to offer this refund as a result of our efforts to reduce expenses and establish sound reserve policies. What does this mean for you? It means we are working to make every single dues dollar count and at the same time we are continuing to provide more member benefits and services in the areas of legislative and regulatory representation, education and communication.

Representing you at TDI is one of the most important member benefits we provide, and we will be doing so again this December as the 2004 Texas Title Insurance Biennial Hearing commences. The Rule hearing is scheduled for December 15, 2004 and the Rate hearing for December 31, 2004. Additionally, TDI has scheduled a special hearing on P-53 to be held on November 2. The TLTA Board met on October 20 and formulated positions on agenda items for these hearings. To review the agenda items to be considered, please click here. I urge you to go to the TLTA web site and carefully review these agenda items in order to be informed prior to the Rule and Rate hearing.
 
On the education front we have numerous seminars coming up in November. On November 4 a new seminar entitled Selling Title Insurance will be presented in Austin at the Marriott at the Capitol. On Nov. 16 in Dallas is the second presentation of our Right Rules, Correct Calculations Workshop. Don 't forget to register for the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Seminar to be held November 17 & 18 at the Omni Dallas Hotel.  Click here to register for any of these seminars and make sure your space is reserved! 

I’ll be traveling to several seminars and meetings this fall and I hope to have the opportunity to meet many of you at that time. In the meantime, our staff and board continue their efforts to represent you and your business interests. If we can be of assistance, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or a TLTA staff member. 


Warmest regards,

Terry Grantham
TLTA President