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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.

Texas 76
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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. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference. The session, called by Gov. Greg Abbott, is scheduled to last 30 days.

Texas 72
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Leading People Through Change: An Essential for Success

Association Adviser

The more people can weigh in about proposed changes, the more likely they’ll get on board. . Motivating people to change requires helping them to understand the proposed change and why it is necessary, providing an opportunity to discuss and explore the situation and allowing them to contribute to the effort.