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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: To create a business and legal environment that is accommodating to the continued exploration for and the production of oil and natural gas by ensuring that the rights of both mineral and surface owners are protected.
Programs: The association was active in 2017 in presenting its views to the texas legislature and the railroad commission of texas, and the supreme court of texas. Association representatives attend or view state legislative hearings and rrc meetings. The association files amicus curiae briefs in the state supreme court. Information on current initiatives in the legislative, regulatory, and judicial branches was distributed and presented throughout the year to the membership and to non-members across the state. Tlma staff were speakers or tlma was represented at events held across the state as sponsored by tmla and other organizations. The tlma booth was set up at trade shows during conferences or meetings during the year. The association published articles by mail and e-mail addressing current issues.