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TSCRA
News Update
VOL. 27 • NO. 5 • March 14, 2005
New
weekend schedule for TSCRA convention
Bid
on a bargain at TSCRA’s Silent Auction
Texas
Legislature considers bills that affect ranchers, property owners
TSCRA trade
show packed with 250 booths
Free
legal update offered March 18
Calendar
New
weekend schedule for TSCRA convention
Beef cattle producers will gather in Fort Worth March 18-21
to discuss, evaluate and decide how to respond to the many issues
that affect their business during this era of enormous challenge
and change.
Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s 128th annual
convention and 30th annual trade show will be held Friday through
Monday at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
“This
is a departure from TSCRA’s longstanding Sunday through
Wednesday schedule,” says TSCRA President Bob McCan. “We want
to make it easier for working ranchers and families to participate
in the meetings, educational programs, networking and
entertainment events and contribute to the decision-making
process.”
Issues and speakers
Major
issues and speakers on the agenda include:
·
Washington legislative update, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison;
·
Texas legislative update, Gov. Rick Perry;
·
Texas judicial update, Wallace Jefferson, chief justice,
Supreme Court of Texas;
·
Current beef industry issues and the importance of the
state/national partnership, Jim McAdams, president, National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association and TSCRA director;
·
Keynote address, Frederick D. McClure, former assistant for
legislative affairs for President George H.W. Bush and special
assistant for legislative affairs for President Ronald Reagan.
·
Impact of the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor on private
property owners (question and answer session), Ric Williamson,
chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission;
·
Update on plans for the National Animal Identification
System, including progress on premises identification and the
Texas-Oklahoma pilot project, Dr. Bob Hillman, executive director
of the Texas Animal Health Commission;
·
Efforts to reopen the Japanese beef market, J. B. Penn, U.
S. Department of Agriculture under secretary for Farm and
Agricultural Services;
·
Cattle market situation and outlook, with emphasis on
global trade, Randy Blach, executive director of Cattle Fax;
·
Supreme Court hearing on the beef checkoff, Greg Garre,
Hogan & Harlson;
·
Agricultural weather outlook, Dr. S. Elwynn Taylor,
professor of ag meteorology, Iowa State University.
·
Challenges facing today’s beef industry, James E.
Herring, president-chief executive officer of Friona Industries;
·
A look at negative stakeholders and key factors influencing
public opinion on beef, Jay Byrne, president of v-Fluence
Interactive Public Relations Inc;
·
The state/national partnership for beef promotion and
research, Jay O’Brien, vice chairman, Cattlemen’s Beef
Promotion and Research Board;”
·
Texas plan for beef promotion and research, Richard Wortham,
executive vice president, Texas Beef Council;
·
Review of statewide water and brush control programs, Dr.
Allan McGinty, Texas Cooperative Extension;
·
Report from the Texas Water Development Board Water
Conservation Task Force, Wilson Scaling, task force member;
·
Proposed hunting regulation changes in Texas, Mitch
Lockwood, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; and
·
The Texas youth hunting program, Jerry Warden, Texas
Wildlife Association.
TSCRA
President McCan encourages non-members to come and see what TSCRA
is all about. “You don’t have to be a TSCRA member to
register,” he emphasizes, “but only members can vote.”
Members will vote on policy resolutions and new officers
and directors during the second general session on Monday morning.
The session will also feature the association’s annual report by
Executive Vice President Matt Brockman and a report on activities
of CattleWomen by Texas CattleWomen President Rosemary Brizendine.
Silent auction and
trade show
The
general public is also welcome to browse TSCRA’s 250-exhibit
trade show and bid on a
bargain at the silent auction. Items up for bid include exclusive
hunting trips, jewelry, art and boots as well farm and ranch
products.
Auction
hours are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Bids close at 5 p.m. and payment is
due by 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Proceeds from the auction are
used to provide training and equipment for TSCRA’s law
enforcement division.
TSCRA’s
trade show has 250 booths featuring the latest in equipment and
management tools, clothing, jewelry and art. It is open to the
general public with purchase of a $5 day badge.
A packed schedule
There’s
much more on the schedule: School for Successful Ranching, Level
II Beef Quality Assurance Program, legal seminar, TSCRA new member
welcome and TSCRA PAC reception.
Entertainment
events include the Young People’s Party at the 8.0 in nearby
downtown Fort Worth; spouse tour of the National Cowgirl Museum
and Hall of Fame; Cattleman’s Western Dinner-Dance featuring
Dave Alexander and his Big Texas Swing Band with catering by
Perini Ranch; TSCR Foundation Party benefiting the Cattle Raisers
Museum at the River Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards area; and
an in-character interpretation of letters home from Meriwether
Lewis during the 1804-1806 Lewis-Clark expedition by historian Tim
McNeil.
From
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Helen Kleberg Groves will sign copies
of her new book about her parents, “Bob and Helen Kleberg of
King Ranch.”
A
detailed agenda and registration information are posted on
TSCRA’s Web site at www.texascattleraisers.org
.
Bid
on a bargain at TSCRA’s Silent Auction
Several terrific items will be up for bid during TSCRA’s
annual silent auction. This could be your chance to pick up a real
bargain!
The
auction will be held in the trade show area during TSCRA’s
annual convention at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Hours
are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Bids close at 5 p.m. and payment is
due by 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.
Proceeds
from the auction are used to provide training and equipment for
TSCRA’s law enforcement division.
Items donated at press
time include:
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Attache case, Schooley Saddlery
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ATV, Polaris Sportsman 600, Normangee Tractor &
Implement Co.
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Basket, biscuit/gravy barrel basket, Guenther House
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Basket, Blue Bell gift basket, Blue Bell Creameries
·
Belt buckle, ranger style
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Blanket, Ag Worker throw blanket, Agricultural Workers
Mutual Auto
Insurance
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Blanket, Navajo, Merritt Feed Co.
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Book, “Call to Glory,” The Texans, LLC
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Book, “Ride to Glory,” The Texans, LLC
·
Boots, custom with Fort Worth logo, Fort Worth Convention
and Visitors
Bureau
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Boots, full quill ostrich, Joe’s Boot Shop and Justin
Boots
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Boots, full quill ostrich, Lucchese, Inc.
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Boots, black leather ropers, Taylor’s Boot Repair
·
Boots, calf skin or ostrich ropers, Tony Sanchez y Amigos
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Boots, full quill ostrich, Walco International Inc.
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Electric branding iron, L-H Branding Irons
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Breast collar, Four H Four Ranch
·
Breeding, Cantrell Cattle Co.
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Breeding, White Ranch
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Breeding, “Cool Hand Hickory”
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Breeding, stud fees and service, 7L Ranch
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Breeding, “Seven S Keota,” Clark Cattle Co.
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Breeding, “Tequilla Dually,” Clark Cattle Co.
·
Brush Killer, Agro Farm Services, Inc.
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Buckle Set, Mock Brothers Saddlers
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Candles, (2) McCall’s Country Candles, Teskey’s Saddle
Shop
·
Credit, $3,000 towards bull sale, Camp Cooley Ranch
·
Deer Blind, Texoma Ag Products
·
Dozer Work, 16 hours
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Embryo Transfer Service, Ova Genix
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Embryo Transfer Service, Ultimate Genetics, LLC
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Fire Pit, fire pit barbecue pit, Diamond Back Trailer
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Fire Pit, barbecue/fire pit, Capital Farm Credit
·
Flatware, Westware flatware set, West Creation
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Football, autographed by Minnesota Vikings
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Grill Guard, Easley by Wilson Trailers
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Hat, 100X custom-made felt hat, High Brehm Western Wear
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Hat, 20X handmade felt hat, 5D Custom Hats & Leather
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Hat, 200X ivory, American Hat Co., Inc.
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Hat, 10X felt, Finchers
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Headstall, Dudley Bros. Ranch
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Hide, bobcat hide
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Hitch, Gooseneck hitch, Schrick Trailer Sales, LTD
·
Hitch, trailer hitch and tailgate charcoal grill, James
Woods Motors
·
Holsters, leather quirt and two knife holsters
·
Hunt, white-tailed deer, Huisache Cattle Co.
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Hunt, two-day guided quail hunt, Donnell Cattle Co.
·
Hunt, two-day guided quail hunt, Chaparrosa Ranch
·
Hunt, blue quail, Means Ranch Co., LTD
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Hunt, one management deer hunt, King Ranch, Inc.
·
Hunt, two person/two-day deer/hog hunt, Lazy U Ranch
·
Hunt, two man/two-day quail, meals and lodging, Pitchfork
Land
and
Cattle Co.
·
Insecticide, one gallon Brute insecticide, Y-Tex Corp.
·
IverMax, pour-on for cattle, Dennis Farm Store
·
Jeans, ladies
·
Jewelry, fossil stones ss bracelet, World of Domani
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Jewelry, silver necklace with black onyx, Most Wanted
Jewelry
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Jewelry, mesquite jewelry box, Kocurek Farms
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Jewelry, necklace
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Jewelry, bracelet and earrings
·
Jewelry, woman’s
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Jewelry, choker necklace, Calvin Allen Saddlery
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Knife, Case trapper knife with handmade sheath
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Knife, not made since early 1950s
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Lease, one year lease on round baler, News Holland and
National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association
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Membership, and
miscellaneous, Texas Deer Association
·
Metal art
·
Mineral, 1,000 pounds KalPhos 12-12 mineral, Texas Farm
Products Co.
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Mineral, 1,000 pounds Hi-Pro Range Mineral, Texas Farm
Store
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Mineral, 500 pounds Right Now Mineral, Cargill Animal
Nutrition
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Mineral Feeder with 100 pounds mineral, Evergreen Mills
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Money clip
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Pecans, shelled, First National Bank of Byers
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Pellets, Bode game 20 percent, Bode Feed & Supply
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Pillow
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Pillow, bobcat skin, Slash 5 R Ranch
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Pillow, axis deer skin, Slash 5 R Ranch
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Pipe, 5,000 feet of structural pipe, 2 3/8, Pioneer Natural
Resources
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Pistol, Smith & Wesson model 60 38 sp
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Pistol, commemorative, Sherriff’'s Association of Texas
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Print, framed charcoal print, Leonard Cattle Co.
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Print, Nolan Ryan autographed poster
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Print, African map and one-year EWA membership, Exotic
Wildlife
Association
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Print, painting, framed and matted, J-Rod Inc.
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Print, “Winter Arrival”
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Print, framed and branded, Texas cattle brands
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Print, ”Feeding the World,” framed, Temple Tag Ltd.
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Print, framed, Kenneth Wyatt Studios
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Print, “Red River Valley,” Old Glory Gallery &
Frame Shoppe, Inc.
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Print, “Young Wrangler with a Chew,” Adobe House, Inc.
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Print, “The Long Day,” Adobe House, Inc.
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Prod, Stinger stock prod and syringe, Colorado Serum Co.
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Rifle, Marlin 30-30 stainless steel, Price Drilling Co.
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Rifle, youth .22 cal. auto, American Independent Broker
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Roping, one person tuition to NRS Roping Clinic, National
Ropers Supply
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Saddle tree, Moly Mfg., Inc.
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Seed, one bushel certified seed, IUKA IV Eastern Gamagrass
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Spurs, handmade, Luskey Ryons
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Spurs, handmade
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Spurs, custom TSCRA, Russell Yates Custom Spurs and Bits
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Statue, pewter, Kenneth Wyatt Studios
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Table, display table, Vance T. Cooper Enterprise
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Table, coffee table, Travi Stone LLC
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Trailer, 20-foot S&H Gooseneck Trailer, Amsco Steel and
S&H Trailer
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Whip, cow whip
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Whip, leather gloves and saddle bag, Farmers Feed
Texas
Legislature considers bills that affect ranchers, property owners
Listed below are some bills of interest to the cattle
industry that have been filed for the 79th Regular Session of the
Texas Legislature. The Legislature convened on Tuesday, Jan. 11,
2005, and will adjourn on Monday, May 30, 2005.
Complete
text of the bills may be view online at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/reports/daily/79R/daily.htm
or you may call TSCRA’s Public Affairs Department at 1 (800)
242-7820, ext. 147.
SB
343 by Brimer. Relating to county authority to regulate the
placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county;
providing a penalty. Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB
344 by Duncan. Relating to the notice, hearing, rulemaking,
and permitting procedures for groundwater conservation districts.
Referred to Natural Resources
SB
370 by Jackson, Mike. Relating to expiration dates for certain
licenses issued or renewed by the Department of Agriculture.
Scheduled for public hearing.
SB
485 by Armbrister. Relating to the regulation of underground
and aboveground storage tanks. Referred to Natural Resources.
SSB 569 by Zaffirini / et al. Relating
to meetings between representatives of the Texas Department of
Transportation and Mexican states on transportation and truck
inspection issues. Referred to International Relations and Trade.
SB
575 by Armbrister. Relating to notice to surface owners of oil
and gas exploration and production operations. Scheduled for
public hearing.
SB 590 by Jackson, Mike. Relating to certificates of
veterinary inspection. Scheduled for public hearing.
SB
591 by Jackson, Mike. Relating to the inspection of livestock
at livestock markets. Scheduled for public hearing.
SB
594 by Lindsay. Amending Section 11.085, Water Code, by adding
Subsection (w) relating to interbasin transfers of water rights
within certain regional water planning areas; and declaring an
emergency. Referred to Natural Resources
SB
607 by Seliger. Relating to the equalized wealth level under
the public school finance system for school districts located in counties with
small populations. Referred to Education
SB
682 by Jackson, Mike. Relating to the development of an animal
identification program; providing a criminal penalty. Scheduled
for public hearing.
SB
760 by Armbrister. Relating to the classification of
open-space land into categories for purposes of appraising the
land for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB
881 by Shapleigh. Relating to the qualifications, powers, and
duties of a special ranger and a special Texas Ranger.
SB
956 by Seliger. Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction
of cattle rangers.
HB
784 by Bohac / et al. Relating to providing tax relief and
protection for ad valorem tax payers. Referred to Ways &
Means.
HB
834 by: Gattis. Relating to cruelty to cattle, horses, sheep,
swine or goats. Referred to Agriculture and Livestock.
HB
1131 by Cook, Byron. Relating to the continuation and
functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock.
HB
1257 by Campbell. Relating to depredation caused by deer;
providing a penalty. Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB
1273 by Kolkhorst /
et al. Relating to the development of the Trans-Texas
Corridor. Referred to Transportation.
HB
1361 by Hardcastle. Relating to the development of an animal
identification program; providing a criminal penalty. Scheduled
for public hearing.
HB
1362 by Hardcastle. Relating to the inspection of livestock at
livestock markets. Scheduled for public hearing.
HB
1363 by Hardcastle. Relating to certificates of veterinary
inspection. Scheduled for public hearing.
HB
1568 by Geren. Relating to the definition of an agricultural
operation. Referred to Agriculture and Livestock.
HB
1644 by Callegari. Relating to the authority of a water
control and improvement district or a municipal utility district
to enter into a contract to convey property to another water
district or water supply corporation. Referred to Natural
Resources.
HB
1670 by Cook, Robby. Relating to the resolution of conflicts
between regional water plans and groundwater conservation district
management plans. Referred to Natural Resources.
HB
1695 by Hegar. Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of
cattle rangers. Referred to Law Enforcement.
HB
1767 by Cook, Robby. Relating to the regulation of veterinary
medicine.
HB
1794 by Hegar. Relating to the development of the Trans-Texas
Corridor.
HB
1959 by McReynolds. Relating to the hunting of deer with dogs
and the taking of wildlife resources without the consent of the
landowner; providing penalties.
HB
2021 by Casteel. Relating to the identification and
administration of land located in a future transportation corridor
of a county.
HB
2027 by Hilderbran. Relating to the discharge of certain
firearms in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams
in Dimmit, Frio, Uvalde and Zavala counties; providing a penalty.
HB
2037 by Allen, Ray. Relating to the seizure and disposition of
property for the offense of hunting or fishing without landowner
consent.
HB
2049 by Swinford. Relating to assessments levied on producers
and used for marketing, education, research and promotion of Texas
beef.
HB
2084 by Chisum. Relating to the ownership of groundwater and
governmental actions affecting the rights of owners of
groundwater.
HCR
69 by Chavez. Requesting the U.S. Congress to enact the
Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act to
significantly reform immigration law as it relates to agriculture.
Referred to Border and International Affairs.
HCR
85 by Gallego. Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker
to appoint a joint interim committee to study issues relating to
the importation of radioactive waste into Texas.
HJR
47 by Guillen. Proposing a constitutional amendment
authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting
school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and
authorizing an equalized school district property tax for
educational enrichment. Referred to Ways & Means.
HJR
50 by Pitts. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing
a state property tax for public education. Referred to Ways &
Means.
TSCRA
trade show packed with 250 booths
Don’t miss the biggest cattle industry trade show in the
Lone Star State!
You
can talk with experts on cattle industry products and services at
250 booths at Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association’s 30th Annual Trade Show on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, March 18-20 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
There
will also be a variety of general-interest exhibits, including
Western clothing, boots, hats, jewelry, trucks, books and Western
art. Lots will be going on―entertainment, refreshments, a
silent auction, drawings for gifts and much more.
Admission
requires a badge received with registration to the TSCRA
convention or School
for Successful Ranching. The general public is also welcome to
attend with purchase of a $5 day badge.
Hours
are from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Saturday, March 19 and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 20.
Free
legal update offered March 18
A free legal seminar will be held Friday, March 18 in
conjunction with Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association’s 128th annual convention Fort Worth.
Attorneys
from Jackson Walker, LLP will provide a valuable opportunity to
learn about laws that affect rural landowners and agriculture
operations. Application for CLE credit is pending.
The
agenda includes legal updates relating to water law; enforcing
private regulation through litigation; estate planning for
ranchers; risk management issues; what ranch owners need to know
about oil and gas, water and wind leases; and employment issues
for the cattle raiser.
To
help in accommodating all those interested, please let TSCRA know
that you plan to attend the complimentary seminar by sending your
name, address, city, state and zip to Legal Seminar, TSCRA, 1301
W. Seventh St., Fort Worth, TX 76l02.
The
seminar will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in rooms 204A and B
of the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Calendar
March
18-19―TSCRA School for Successful Ranching, Fort Worth,
Texas.
1
(800) 242-7820, ext. 140.
March 18-20―30th Annual TSCRA Trade Show, Fort Worth
Convention Center,
Fort Worth, Texas. 1 (800) 242-7820, ext. 132.
March 18-21―Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association 128th Annual
Convention, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas.
1
(800) 242-7820.
March 19―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level II
Training, Fort Worth
Convention Center, Fort Worth Texas. 1 (800) 242-7820, ext. 118.
March 30―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level I/II
Training, Gregg County
Extension Office Auditorium, Longview, Texas. 1 (800) 242-7820,
ext. 118.
March 31―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level I/II
Training, Grimes County
Fairgrounds Main Hall, Navasota, Texas. 1 (800) 242-7820, ext.
118.
May 11―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level I/II
Training, Pleasanton, Texas.
1
(800) 242-7820, ext. 118.
May 12―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level I/II
Training, Rockne, Texas.
1 (800) 242-7820, ext. 118.
May 17―Texas Beef Quality Producer Level I/II
Training, Weatherford, Texas.
1 (800) 242-7820, ext. 118.
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