2004

December 2004

• P-53 Update, Rule Hearing Update, Rate Hearing Postponed, Beware of Predators Bearing Contract for Deed by David S. Jones
• Jack Rattikin, III Elected to ALTA Board of Governors, TLTA Staff Volunteer Effort Benefit Two Charitable Organizations
• Basic Manual Changes to P-27 and T-37A Were Effective November 1
• TLTA Staff Profile - Paula Thomas

October 2004

• TDI Publishes Notice of 2004 Title Insurance Biennial Hearing
• TDI Publishes Notice of Special Hearing on P-53, T-37A, P-27 and Statistical Plan Changes Adopted by TDI
• Making Successful Presentations by Ellen Schweppe
• In Memoriam: Capt. Andrea R. Houghton
• Board of Directors Meeting on October 20, 2004-2005 Education Schedule Offers New Learning Opportunities

July 2004

• Avoiding Ad Valorem Tax Losses by Roland Love
• Thanks to All TLTA Volunteers!
• Annual Awards Recognize TLTA's Outstanding Volunteers
• Marion Daily Named Titleperson of the Year
• Phil Wells and Glenn Clements Receive James H. Garst President's Award
• Grantham Installed as 2004-2005 TLTA President, 2004-2005 Board of Directors Elected
• Texas Trails Council Honors Bert Massey
• Joe Grealish Named Regional Manager for FNTIC/Alamo Direct Operations

May 2004

• P-53 FAQs Page Now on Texas Department of Insurance Website
• Common Recording Errors - What's Changes for the Closer? by Denise Werst
• New Bylaws on TLTA Website, In Memoriam: A.B. Waldron
• Priestly Named CFO of Centex Title & Insurance

March 2004

• P-53 Resources and Information, Work Smarter - Not Harder by Janet S. Minke, Rattikin Title Company Announces New Chief Executive Officer
• TLTA Achieves Goal of 500 Individual Members

February 2004

• Texas Congressman Asks HUD for a RESPA Rule the Real Estate IndustrySupports
• TLTA Bylaws Amendments Approved
• Underwriter Section Officers Elected

January 2004

• 2004 Housing Forecast Looking Robust
• REMINDER: TTIGA Reinstates Guaranty Fee on January 1