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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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John Graham on ASAE’s 2017 Advocacy Efforts

Association Adviser

. “Since [the border adjustment tax] is basically off the table, our big concern right now with tax policy, which as you well know once Congress comes back in September is front and center for the administration and Congress, is that they’ll be looking for other areas to generate revenue and one of those areas is the tax-exempt community.