ABOUT RALLY DAY
Homeowners, professionals and others interested in the impact of Texas legislation on community associations and their residents have an opportunity to learn more about pressing issues, as well as educate lawmakers about the issues at hand. The Community Associations Institute (CAI) Texas Legislative Action Committee (TLAC) is holding its Rally Day at the Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
TLAC’S Rally Day will give attendees direct access to leading policymakers through Capitol meetings and hear from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar — Texas’ chief financial officer. Prior to visiting the Capitol, a workshop on communicating effectively with government officials will take place, as well as a presentation on legislative issues, advocacy strategy and TLAC operations.
There is no cost to attend Rally Day! Register online by visiting your local CAI Chapter website or by scanning the QR code on this form.
WHERE
First United Methodist Church (1300 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 - (Previous emails included an address on the 1200 block of Lavaca St, the 1300 block is the primary entry point for Rally Day.)
REGISTRATION
It is essential that you register in advance (ASAP) so that we can schedule meetings with the elected officials who represent you! The longer we wait to provide the attendee list to elected official offices, the less likely we are to secure those meetings. Registration is FREE and can be made online.
SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Dallas (Email James Nicholson at office@dfwcai.org to reserve your seat)
Houston (Email Jesus Azanza at jazanza@caihouston.org to reserve your seat)
San Antonio (Email Jesus Azanza at ced@caisa.org to reserve your seat)
GUEST SPEAKER
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be in attendance and speak during the TLAC Rally Day lunch.
Glenn is a sixth-generation Texan who grew up farming land that has been in his family since the mid-1800s. He’s a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M University and earned his law degree at St. Mary’s University.
As comptroller, Glenn is chief finance officer for the world’s ninth-largest economy. He has emerged as a passionate advocate for conservative financial management and government transparency who has focused on creating a more efficient and customer-oriented agency. He founded the state’s Transparency Stars program, pushed for smarter ways of investing our Rainy Day fund to protect it for future generations, and guided the formation of the nation’s first ever state-administered precious metals depository.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
A cocktail reception will be held at The Austin Club (110 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701) between 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Austin Club is a historic building dating back to the late 1800’s and its membership includes top leadership in Texas business and government.
Room capacity is limited to 50 guests, if you plan on attending the Cocktail Reception, please RSVP by emailing jazanza@caihouston.org.
ATTIRE
Business attire is recommended. Our goal is to show solidarity as an industry by wearing buttons that will be provided on-site. This year’s Rally Day color is orange. Please incorporate an orange shirt, tie, or any other article of clothing to help identify yourself as a community association advocate while at the Capitol.
CONTACT
For additional information, CAI members should contact their local Chapter Executive Director:
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