TLAC 2023 RALLY DAY RECAP

On March 1, 2023, CAI members from across the state gathered in Austin, TX to flex their political muscle. 175 members met with over 60 legislative offices, including legislators who sit on key committees relevant to community associations, to discuss their businesses, homeowners, the communities they serve, and the legislative issues that impact their livelihood. Rally Day provided participants with an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lobbyist for a day by scheduling strategic meetings with lawmakers who rely on constituencies to support their legislative initiatives. During visits, participants presented legislative priorities, including urban farming bills, threats to POA finance, potential neighborhood wind farms, and control of common areas.

The day began with a legislative briefing and an overview of CAI’s key issues. Following the morning discussion, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar spoke to the group about the state of the Texas economy and unprecedented

$33 billion surplus. Special thanks to TLAC’s government relations team Blackridge, whose connections not only secured Comptroller Hegar as guest speaker but opened the doors to several dozen legislative offices visited by CAI members. After spending several hours walking the marble and granite halls of the Texas Capitol, the event ended with a cocktail reception at the historic Austin Club. Rally Day was a resounding success due in part to the CAI members who took the time out of their busy schedules to advocate on behalf of community associations. Thank you to all who participated and those who rode to the event on buses from San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.

Lastly, this event could not have been possible without the support of our event sponsors Alliance Association Bank, CIT, A Division of First Citizens Bank, Reconstruction Experts, The Porter Law Form, McKenzie Ryan & Mena, Shepperd Construction, Reserve Advisors, Inframark, RealManage, and kiloWatt Partners.

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