Press Releases
(10/08/09) TWA South Texas Fall Membership Drive
(10/08/09) Basic Women of the Land
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 10:24 | 
TWA issues strong support for Proposition 11
The Texas Wildlife Association strongly supports the passage of Proposition 11 on
the November 3 ballot, and it is pleased to have a leading position in a new political action committee organized to support the constitutional amendment to protect private property owners against the abuses of eminent domain.
“Proposition 11 is a positive step to secure the private property rights of all Texans against the abuses of eminent domain," said TWA President Tina Y. Buford. "It may be the last measure on the ballot, but to our association and its members, it’s the most critical. Texans must be protected from the capricious use of eminent domain by governments for private enrichment.”
The new political action committee features Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples as Treasurer and TWA President Buford as a Co-Treasurer.
A statewide news release announcing the effort in support of Proposition 11 is available.
"Reining In Eminent Domain," an article by TWA Vice President Emeritus David K. Langford, also provides excellent information on the importance of the eminent domain issue to private property owners.
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 17:19 |
TWA reaffirms groundwater as a vested property rightThe Texas Wildlife Association has reaffirmed the ownership of groundwater by landowners as a vested real property right and has proclaimed its support for the local regulatory approach to groundwater management that recognizes groundwater as a property right. The policy statement approved by the TWA Executive Committee on September 9 provides the organization the foundation to pursue legislative and regulatory solutions to the important issue of groundwater as a property right, an issue that has been raised in the courts by some groundwater districts that have challenged this vested right. TWA will work with Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and other associations and groups that share this philosophy to pursue this policy goal. Tuesday, 06 October 2009 07:37 |
TWA South Texas leaders launch first-ever Fall Membership Drive to raise awarenessTexas Wildlife Association leaders in South Texas have launched a first-ever Fall Membership Drive in the region to promote sound land stewardship, private property rights, conservation education, and the preservation of a rural heritage for future generations, all key issues for South Texas being pursued by the organization, according to local TWA leaders.
The Fall Membership Drive concludes on October 26. New members who join during the drive and current members who upgrade their membership during the drive are eligible for six member appreciation prizes. Karla Welch of Hebbronville, TWA South Texas (Region 8) Chairman, and Justin Feild of Kingsville, TWA South Texas (Region 8) Co-Chair, are coordinating this special membership effort.
Details of the membership appreciation prizes, along with a special membership form for the TWA South Texas Membership Drive, are available.
Tuesday, 22 September 2009 07:45 |
Take advantage of outstanding wildlife educational eventsThe Texas Wildlife Association is proud to be a co-sponsor or a promotional partner for several outstanding educational events and conferences in Texas. Please click on the event title for more information and registration details regarding these great wildlife events. Managing Wildlife During a Drought, Oct. 7, Devine Tuesday, 15 September 2009 06:35 |
TWA Conservation Legacy program recognized with environmental awardThe Texas Association for Environmental Education has named the Texas Wildlife Association's Conservation Legacy program as the winner of its 2009 Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award for an organization making an impact on environmental education in Texas. TWA's Conservation Legacy representatives will receive the award on Saturday, October 24, at a reception during the TAEE conference in Junction at the Texas Tech campus. Learn more about the TWA Conservation Legacy program and its efforts -- a Texas Wildlife Association Stewardship Venture.
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