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ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill

Associations Now

Saying that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature would discriminate against the LGBTQ community and hurt business, ASAE, along with others in the tourism, business, and association community, held a press conference to oppose it.

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Groups Concerned Pending Texas Bill Could Weaken LGBTQ Protections

Associations Now

A coalition of business groups and convention and tourism leaders, which includes ASAE, is expressing concern that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature could weaken protections for the state’s LGBTQ workers. ASAE is opposed to legislation that would harm Texas’s reputation as a welcoming state.

Texas 75
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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill” on Monday as the legislature prepared to kick off a 30-day special session. When businesses succeed, Texas communities and families succeed. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business. ASAE has thousands of members, business partners, and volunteer leaders who live and work in Texas.

Texas 72
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Take Your Conference Full Frontal

Velvet Chainsaw

Hat tips Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman , Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas , and Make Your Brain Smarter.). It’s time to equip your participants with the ability to conquer the complexities of their 21st Century work by going full frontal! Your Brain Health. So how often do you think about your brain?

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Texas House Considers Discriminatory Bill Alternative

Associations Now

ASAE, business groups, and convention bureaus oppose a new Texas House bill meant to replace a controversial Senate bill that would dictate bathroom use policies. ASAE does not support ongoing efforts in the Texas legislature to change social policy in Texas. This week, Texas Gov. ASAE opposes both pieces of legislation.

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So What’s Taking High-Speed Rail So Long?

Associations Now

Its proposed route eventually would connect the city of Miami with Orlando International Airport. “68 trips a day” in Texas: The 239 miles separating Dallas and Houston could get a lot shorter by 2021. However, the private-sector plan All Aboard Florida is filling the void. Advocating for More.