Protecting Rural Telecommunications in Texas!

TSTCI members provide a vital service to rural Texas and understand the importance of the agricultural industry which is the second largest industry in the state. This program will allow TSTCI members to a provide a forum for those members of the agricultural community as well as all other industries represented in their districts to become united in a coalition to support economic development, transportation, health care and telecommunications for rural Texas.

Texas has enjoyed a positive economy for years and, therefore, must address major decisions on how to meet the challenges created by that growth. The concerns of a national recession only increase the possibility of a number of legislative issues that would negatively affect rural Texas through an increase of the sales tax and loss of certain tax exemptions presently experienced by the agricultural industry. Additional issues concerning water, eminent domain and private property owner rights may also be topics of mutual concern which may be addressed during the 81st Legislative Session starting in January 2009.

Todd Staples, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, is recognized as the spokesperson for the agricultural industry and has agreed to participate throughout Texas in order to raise the awareness of the importance rural Texas plays in the overall economy.

The TSTCI Coalition Building Program is strictly voluntary on the part of the TSTCI members. TSTCI will provide support for members that decide to implement the program in their community.

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Together Everyone Accomplishes More!