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The Future of Rural Texas Symposium
College Station, Tx
TAAA Board member Clyde Kornegay, along with TAAA staff, attended the two-day Texas Tribune Future of Rural Texas symposium early last week in College Station. Topics of discussion included education, infrastructure, natural resources, economic stability, and rural health care. The common theme with all of these topics was the availability of rural broadband and how its presence (or lack thereof) will influence rural Texas of tomorrow. Prior to the forum, a poll was conducted on life in rural Texas, concluding that most rural Texans are happy living where they live. A full report on rural Texas, which was distributed at the symposium, can be found here.

Several Texas legislators participated in the forum including Rep. Drew Darby (R - San Angelo), Rep. Four Price, Rep. Mary Gonzales (D - El Paso), and many others. The discussion between the legislators was especially interesting given the news earlier that day that Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) announced that he has sufficient pledges to secure election as the next Speaker of the Texas House to succeed Speaker Joe Straus, who did not seek re-election.  Rep. Bonnen is expected to continue the tradition in the House of supporting rural Texas and agriculture related issues despite the dwindling number of legislators that represent these areas.
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TAAA Annual Convention and Exhibition
January 9-11, 2019
The Westin Riverwalk
San Antonio, Texas


Registration Is Now Open!!! 
**Be sure to renew your dues to ensure the member rate**


WHAT'S NEW ON THE AGENDA???
The  LIVE AUCTION will now be taking place  Wednesday, January 9th, during the Welcome Reception from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall . If you are interested in donating an auction item, contact Lorena via email at lcampos@thetexascapitol.com   Please attach a photo and/or description of the item you plan to donate. You can v iew the Agenda at a Glance  here !


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The Westin Riverwalk
420 W Market St,  San Antonio, TX 78205
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2019 TAAA Annual Convention & Exhibit
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