The Downdate newsletter is emailed monthly to TLTA members and covers industry, association and member news.

2008

December 2008

Rate Hearing Set to Convene in June
Minerals Meeting Scheduled at TDI
Realtors Begin to Jump Ship in Texas
Job Losses Mount As Economic Picture Worsens
Obama: Financial Bailout Must Help Homeowners, Too
HUD Launches Home Financing Website
The Political Horizon: What Can Employers Expect From The New President & Congress?
TLTA Announces Launch of Certification Program
Stewart Title Announces Reorganization
Shirley Reader Retires
In Memoriam: Estella Schraub, 1933-2008

TDI Rulemaking Hearing Update
Oklahoma Land Title Association Sends Best Wishes
Navigating the Waters of Senate Bill 300
In Memoriam: Bert Corkill, 1937 - 2008, Joyce Henderson, 1941 - 2008, Laurie Lang, 1958-2008, Robert “Bob” Merritt, 1932-2008
TLTA Pioneer Recognized

Minerals Coverage Hearing Update, TLTA Membership Directory Correction
Committee Corner -- Who's Meeting When About What, Welcome to Our New Members
In Memoriam: Ruth McCracken, 1918-2008
July Basic Manual Updates on P-24 Now Available
"Supreme Court Permits Employees to Sue for Race-Based Retaliation Under 1866 Civil Rights" Submitted by James H. Kizziar, Jr.
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, TLTA-Backed Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Recognized by White House

View the Centennial DVD, Spotlight on the New TLTA President
Changing of the Guard: New TLTA Board of Directors Elected
TLTA Welcomes New Government Affairs Director
Individual Member "Dream Vacation" Winner Announced
July Basic Manual Updates on P-24 Coming Soon
Welcome to Our New Members, Basic Manual Correction: P-1.
"Texas Supreme Court Bars Wage Lawsuit After Pay Day Law Claim is Decided by Texas Workforce Commission" Submitted by James H. Kizziar, Jr., Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

TLTA Milestones
Commemorative Centennial Magazine Now Available
Order Your 2008 Centennial Membership Directory Today
Welcome to Our New Members
Annual Agent and Underwriter Section Meetings Scheduled for June 6, 2008
Basic Manual Updates Now Available, New Bylaws on TLTA Web site
Call to Action! Send Your RESPA Comments to HUD by May 13
In Memoriam: Ben Steele, 1937-2008, Jim Synodis, 1927-2008
Todd Gregory Promoted to Vice President and Industry Manager of Countrywide Bank
Pam Rodgers Named Vice President and Texas Agency Manager of Alliant National Title Insurance Company
Henry Wade, Jr. Joins The Wade Law Firm, PC

Centennial Kick-off Weekend a Huge Success, Call for Retired Members
TLTA Board of Directors Supports ALTA Title Industry Consumer Initiative>
EEOC Provides Guidance on Lawful Employee Testing and Screening of Applicants
In Memoriam: Robert C. Sneed
1923-2008, Boyer Honored as New Braunfels' Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Stewart Title Names Scott McBee Chief Claims Counsel
Jan Fisher Joins Guaranty Bank, Valley Land Title Company Celebrates 25- and 35-Year Employee Anniversaries
Changes to Basic Manual Coming Soon

Closing Transactions in the 21st Century, Conducting An Employee Background Check
ALTA Hires Kurt Pfotenhauer
Jack Rattikin, Jr. Named Honorary ALTA Member
Arevalo Named Executive Vice President for Edwards Abstract and Title
Nominate Someone for the Professional Excellence Award