Associations Now

MARCH 18, 2019

At issue is a proposed bill ( Senate Bill 15 ) that would prohibit cities from requiring private companies to offer paid sick leave to their employees. But six major Texas cities—Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Plano and San Antonio—have their own nondiscrimination protections in place.

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Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2019

ASAE President and CEO John Graham, FASAE, CAE, joined leaders from Texas Welcomes All, Texas Competes, Visit Dallas, Visit Fort Worth, PCMA and others at a press conference in Austin to oppose SB 17 and SB 15, another bill pending in the Texas Legislature.

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2017

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.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

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.

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