january 2014 the warrior 2 - txbiker.org · ♦registry of officers, chapters, da’s current news...
TRANSCRIPT
TheTheThe WARRIORWARRIORWARRIOR 222 JANUARY 2014
“Dedicated to defending and preserving the rights of ALL motorcyclists in the Lone Star State”
Texas Motorcycle
Rights Association
The Lone Star Warrior is the state publication of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA2). Published once every 2 months. TMRA2
accepts no responsibility for the comments or opinions contained in this publication. Comments or opinions expressed in by -lined text
should not be considered official views of the association or it’s officers.
Chairman’s Corner
Update
from the Capitol
Chapter Reports
Members Square2
Upcoming Events
Connect with TMRA2
♦ TMRA2 Support Members
♦ REGISTRY of Officers, Chapters, DA’s Current News
What will you do to make a difference?
January. New Year’s resolutions. Take back America. Stand up for your rights.
Vote. Write letters. Call your reps. Volunteer. Donate. Participate. Speak up.
State Chairman: Jerry Rose, [email protected] 979-575-1225
Legislative Liaison: Paul Landers, [email protected] 512-276-0681
State Secretary/Treasurer: Terri Williams, [email protected], 512-552-4090
District Advisors:
District 3 (East Texas/Livingston) Adam Barker, [email protected], 936-662-6842
District 14 (Austin) Steve Worthington, [email protected], 512-944-4801
District 15 (Greater Houston) Jason Samford, [email protected], 936-559-3173
District 17 (Angleton) Jack West, [email protected], 713-201-6901
District 20 (Corpus Christi) Lupita Ray, [email protected], 361-834-1630
District 22 (Waco/Killeen) Sandra Lynch, [email protected]
District 23 (D/FW) Elmer McKeegan, [email protected]
District 24 (Abilene/Granbury) Terri Knight, [email protected], 325-829-8331
District 29 (El Paso) Mando, [email protected], 915-479-2415
TMRA2 State Web Page: www.tmra2.org
TMRA2 Houston Web Page: www.terryg.net/sput/
State Office Mailing Address/Telephone: TMRA2, 275 Old Lexington Rd., Elgin, TX 78621
512-552-4090
Mail membership applications and donations to Terri Williams, State Secretary at
State Office.
Send Reports, Warrior correspondence, corrections to: [email protected]
LIST OF OFFICERS & CONTACT INFORMATION p 2
TMRA2: TEXAS MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ASSOCIATION
It’s a new year and there is a lot coming up politically for the bikers of Texas. On the federal level we will continue to work against the national helmet law threat and the motorcycle only check point problem. It will be a long hard battle.
Texas’ elections are going to be here before you know it. As chairman of TMRA2, I would like to endorse Jerry Patterson for Lt. Governor. He has been a friend to bikers from the beginning. He is a Marine. Mr. Patterson wrote the “Concealed Handgun” bill with Sputnik's help and got it passed. I have been in hearings and seen Mr. Patterson testify to help the bikers every time.
I am also endorsing Norma Chavez for State Representative, District 76, in El Paso. Norma was a Rep for many years and a friend to the bikers. We need to support Norma in her bid to retake her seat.
I also endorse Raul Torres for Comptroller. This position is important for us to get our money for Motorcycle Safety. Mr. Torres is from Nueces County and Lupita has known him for some time. There are many good upcoming events as well. They are: TMRA2 DFW Fish Fry http://fishfry.tmra2.org/images/fishfry2014.pdf Feb. 23rd, 2014. Elmer and his DFW chapter put on one heck of a party and the door prizes are great. See flyer page 24. TMRA2 Sixth Annual Bikes and Bass Rally: April 4th -6th 2014, see flyer on page 00. This is a fun party for all near beautiful Lake Livingston. Can’t wait to go to this one, it’s always a good time. See flyer page 25. 2014 Texas COC&I State Rally: April 11- 12th, 2014 to see the flyer go to http://txcocinews.org/ See flyer page 26. TMRA2 First Brazoria Chapter Bunny Run: April 19th, 2014. Info and Flyer TBA. As soon as we have the flyer we will get the information to everyone. Frank Dietz and the gang have been doing this run for years. 29th Annual NCOM Convention: May 8th -11th, 2014 to see the flyer go to http://txcocinews.org/ See flyer page 27. That’s all I have for now. But there will be more updates and candidates to support as we go. TMRA2 Chairman Jerry Rose
Chairman’s Corner p 3 TMRA2 UPDATE Chairman’s Corner January 2014
Photo by Tom Zimmer
Update from the Capitol p 4
TMRA2 Legislative Corner, January 2014 By Terri Williams, TMRA2 Legislative Task Force
Hello fellow Warriors from the TMRA2 State office. Texas is in the middle of an election and a governor’s race but you would never know it as we are just now seeing campaign ads etc. The truth is the primaries are sneaking up on everyone and this is a prime opportunity for the bikers to take over the political process in Texas and vote in the folks who will work well with us, introduce our bills, and pass them into law. Texas Elections: The primary elections have always had very low voter turnout and this is a statistic we want to change. The Texas Tribune wrote the following about the last election:
“Here is a disturbing figure for you. A meager 11.1% of Texas adults voted in the May
primary elections of 2012. It would be easy to view this information with pessimism. And certainly
we hope future elections have better numbers. However, for those of you who will be making the
decision about whether or not to show up and vote in future elections, consider the impressive
power that each of these voting citizens wields in a low turnout election. Each of the voters who
turned out in May basically spoke for 9 other Texans.
Here’s the bottom line: If everyone voted it would take 9 million votes to win an election in
Texas. It may be that all the winner of the Republican runoff election will need is 300,000 votes. In
other words, each voter in the runoff election will speak for about 30 Texans.”
While it’s depressing that more voters don’t go to the polls, we could look at it as a positive thing
that the bikers have an opportunity to show up in large numbers at the primaries and in some races
it would push the ones we want right into office. Bikers taking over the political process, I like that
idea.
The Primaries: If you go to http://votetexas.gov/faq/ you will get all the information needed to vote
in the primaries.
TMRA2 Endorses the following candidates:
TMRA2 would like to see the following candidates get into office who have worked with us in the
past and support the motorcycle community. They are:
1. Jerry Patterson, Lt. Governor, State of Texas
2. Norma Chavez, State Representative, El Paso, District 76
3. Raul Torres, State Comptroller
Update from the Capitol p 5 Jerry Patterson for Lt. Governor http://votepatterson.com
Jerry Patterson has a long history with the Texas bikers as well. He too worked on the helmet law in 1997 and has helped and supported the biker community through his entire career. He spoke at the Houston NCOM convention and was a big hit with the bikers. He has many accomplishments in his career, this is from his website: Patterson served 10 years active duty and 14 years in the Marine Corps Reserve. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and served there until the February 26, 1973 ceasefire. In 1974, Jerry received his wings as a Naval Flight Officer and served in Marine Fighter Squadrons. He flew F-4 Phantoms until his retirement from the Marine Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1993. From 1993 until 1999, Patterson served as State Senator for District 11 and represented portions of Harris, Galveston, and Brazoria counties. His most significant legislative successes include (1) passage of the historic concealed handgun law, (2) legislation enabling the Texas coastal manage-ment plan, and (3) creation of the Texas State Veterans Home Program. Additionally, Patterson passed the most significant Texas property rights legislation in the last 50 years – a Constitutional Amendment that allows Texas homeowners to use their home equity as col-lateral for any purpose they might choose. Further, a tireless advocate for his fellow veterans, Jerry chaired the first Veterans Affairs Committee in the Texas Senate. In November 2002, Patterson was elected as the 27th Texas Land Commissioner. He was re-elected to second and third terms in 2006 and 2010, respectively. During his tenure, Commissioner Patterson has led the General Land Office to record earnings for the Permanent School Fund (PSF) and the Permanent University Fund (PUF) – earning billions of dollars for public and higher education. As Chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board (TVLB), he has overseen the largest expansion of Texas Veterans’ benefits in the history of the TVLB. In addition, as custodian of the Texas coast, the General Land Office has become the primary responder to coastal oil spills and the state agency primarily responsible for post hurricane re-sponse and recovery. Moreover, Commissioner Patterson has strived to maintain the balance be-tween coastal property owners’ property rights and the public’s right to access Texas beaches.
Norma Chavez, running for representative El Paso District 76 www.normachavez2014.com/
Update from the Capitol p 6
Norma has spent the last two decades fighting for the rights of motorcyclist by introducing one bill
after another that benefits our community. Sputnik and Norma were very good friends. She
would often allow Sputnik to take breaks in her office when he was out of breath. In 1997 she was
instrumental in helping change the helmet law where you could finally ride without a helmet in
Texas. And the biggest success was in 2009 when SB1967 was passed into law, one the largest
and most comprehensive Motorcycle Safety bills in the country. You can read about it here,
http://texasabate.com/newsletters/sept09.pdf. We encourage everyone to go to Norma’s web-
site and see how you can help out. And the El Paso bikers, please come out in the primaries and
vote for D’Lady, Norma Chavez.
Jan 31 update
Friends -
Great news! We have received our campaign T-shirts and Yard Signs.
Please stop by our office located at 6752 Edgemere, El Paso, Texas 79925,and pick up a free sign for
your yard or a T-Shirt for a $10 donation!
With a little over a month left before the election, your support is really needed! If you have a few hours,
stop by our office and help us by making calls to voters and tell them why you want to return Effective Leadership to Austin.
I am ready to return to Austin and work with our legislative delegation to accomplish the necessary
goals needed for a better El Paso.
Thank you!
-Norma
P.S. Don't forget to join us tomorrow at 9AM at our office as we continue our neighborhood door knock-ing. Join us!
<https://www.facebook.com/
events/243829755796634/>
Update from the Capitol p 7
Raul Torres for State Comptroller http://www.electraultorres.com
TMRA2 is very excited that our friend from Corpus Christi, Raul Torres, has decided to run for State Comptroller. Mr. Torres has attended the Corpus Christi proclamations and our District Ad-visor from Corpus, Lupita Velasquez, met with Mr. Torres prior to the last session where he ex-pressed an interest in helping the biker community in any way possible. We are hopeful he will get the position so we can work one on one with him on the Motorcycle Registration .
About Raul
Raul Torres and his wife, Gina, are the proud parents of five children and seven grandchil-
dren. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from January 2011 through January
2013, representing District 33 in Corpus Christi.
As a true conservative Republican, Raul shares the values that keep our families and Texas
strong:
• Believes in the sanctity of life
• Supports our 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms
• Proud supporter of states’ rights and limited government
Raul is the owner of Raul Torres, CPA, a full service accounting and financial services firm
since 1993. In 1991 he graduated from Corpus Christi State University with a Bachelor of Busi-
ness Administration majoring in accounting and a minor in Finance. He obtained a MBA degree
in Business Administration from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi in 1994.
In addition to being a licensed CPA, he is also a President of Freedom Tax Services, Inc, a Lib-
erty Tax Service franchisee, and owner of Raul Torres Insurance Agency. He is a member of the
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the International Association of Registered
Financial Consultants, Inc.
Raul is active in community service. He previously served on the Loan Review Board and the
Traffic Advisory Board for the City of Corpus Christi. During the past 30 years he volunteered in
several local youth programs and band booster clubs. He is a member of the Church of Christ.
continued next page
Update from the Capitol p 8
Raul Torres served on the Appropriations and Insurance Committees during the 82nd Texas
Legislative session. While in office he authored key legislation, SB 563, which is designed to
eliminate wasteful government spending. He carried legislation to bring additional conven-
tions resulting in additional economic development and jobs to the city of Corpus Christi. Raul
also carried legislation to restore approximately $77 million in state funding for Texas cities
and counties that resulted in him being honored as Texas Municipal League’s Legislator of the
Year Award for 2011. He also was awarded the Texas Association of Benefit Administrator’s
“Top Ten Legislator” Award, and the Texas Association of Business “Fighter of Free
Enterprise” Award for his support of the business community.
TMRA2 will have more campaign information in the future; these are just a few examples of the folks we need at the capitol in order to get our bills passed into law. That’s all I have for now. As Sputnik always said “ride sober, ride safe”. Terri Williams TMRA2 Legislative Task Force [email protected] http://www.tmra2.org/images/warrior.pdf http://www.txcocinews.org/tmra-2.html
Early voting period for the primary election. February 18* thru 28, 2014
*First business day after Presidents' Day
Primary election. March 4, 2014
Early voting period for the primary runoff
election.
May 19 thru 23, 2014
Primary run-off election. May 27, 2014
Current News/Thousands of Bikers…. p 9
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/321/17754/Motorcycle-Article/Thousands-of-Bikers-Rally-at-California-Capitol.aspx
Thousands of Bikers Rally at California Capitol
Bryan Harley
Cruiser Editor |Articles|Articles RSS|Blog|Blog Posts|Blog RSS
Our resident road warrior has earned his stripes covering the rally circuit, from riding the Black Hills of
Sturgis to cruising Main Street in Daytona Beach. Whether it’s chopped, bobbed, or bored, metric to
‘Merican, he rides ‘em all.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Bikers rallied for their rights at California's state capitol Saturday, addressing issues from police pro-
filing to the harassment of riders in packs of three or more to the right to wear their colors.
It was a scene reminiscent of the cult classic “The Warriors.” You had Hells Angels standing peaceably
next to Boozefighters, Henchmen next to Miscreants, with plenty of veteran clubs mixed in between. In a
show of inter-club solidarity, packs of riders came from around California Saturday to denounce the
quickly diminishing list of personal freedoms, like the right to wear a patch, to speak up against police
profiling and harassment of motorcyclists and to lobby for the preservation of California biker culture. One
pack 3.5-miles-long rode four-abreast from Oakland to the California Capitol Building in Sacramento to
take part in the Motorcycle Rider Unification Rally as thousands of riders from all walks of life showed
up to defend the lifestyle.
“This is our life, this is our culture, this is important to us. So, why are we here actually, why are we here
today? We are here today because we decided to get off the couch and show our politicians we’re not only
bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts, we are the united voice of our rights. We are no longer just a group of
people that are a bunch of individuals, like huge human rights organizations, we have the same amount of
power that they do with the one thing that makes us over the top – everyone rides a motorcycle. Every
nationality, race, lifestyle, no matter what background, all ride motorcycles,” declared the first speaker, a
representative of the United Motorcycle Clubs of Alameda County.
“We are the last Americans.”
Current News/Thousands of Bikers…. p 10
The unification rally was officially sponsored by the Biker Rights Organization, California ABATE, the
Modified Motorcycle Association and the regional Confederations of Clubs in California according to
The Aging Rebel blog. Its agenda included “motorcycle rider profiling, motorcycle modification
laws, harassment of bikers riding in groups of three or more, exhaust pipe noise reduction, reflec-
tors on sportbikes and license plate placement on sportbikes.”
With signs heralding the Fourth Amendment waving above the crowd, other topics addressed included
keeping lane-splitting legal, protecting the right to wear patches, and to lobby against lawmakers regu-
lating biker culture into non-existence.
One of the points of contention is a national campaign by the NHTSA for Rider Conspicuity (Reflective
Gear). Biker culture has long been identified by black leather vests and cuts that are earned as badges of
honor. Clubs identities and loyalties are declared by the three patches they wear on their back. It is a
source of fierce pride and bikers will protect the right to wear those patches to the death. The NHTSA
“wants motorcyclists to be aware of how conspicuity issues affect their safety and prepare accordingly.
We would like states to reconsider regulations that prohibit proven and safe conspicuity-enhancing mod-
ifications to lighting systems.” And though there is no known current legislation pending that extends
those regulations to riders, there is a fear that underwritings might be snuck into a larger legislative bill
that would mandate all riders to wear fluorescent gear, denying bikers the right to personal choice.
Legislation often starts in California before spreading across the US. The motorcycle noise and emission
standards established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are the most stringent in the coun-
try, and CARB has levied heavy fines for non-compliance this past year, from Vance & Hines to
Piaggio. Though these standards are aimed at manufacturers and companies on the surface, they quickly
matriculate to the individual.
Saturday’s Motorcycle Rider Unification Rally demonstrated the power bikers can have when they tem-
porarily set aside their differences and work together for a common cause. With preserving the biker cul-
ture and lifestyle as their battle cry, one speaker opined “We are the last Americans.”
Current News/Motorcycle Only Checkpoints p 11
On Monday, January 27, 2014 4:43 PM, American Motorcyclist Association <[email protected]> wrote:
House panel to hold hearing on highway safety grants, motorcycle-only checkpoints Be sure to watch live!
On Jan. 28, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, chaired by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), will
hold a hearing on “Improving the Effectiveness of the Federal Surface Transportation Safety Grant Programs.”
The American Motorcyclist Association has concerns about the safety grants funds being directed away from motorcycle-related safety programs. Diverting these federal funds weakens support for safety and training
programs, while also making it more difficult for states to qualify for future grants. Even more troubling, states
are using federal highway safety grants to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints, a discriminatory practice the
AMA has been fighting since its introduction in 2008 in New York.
Under the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act,” known as MAP-21, states qualify for a grant by
meeting two of six criteria: Motorcycle Rider Training Courses; Motorcyclists Awareness Program; Reduction of
Fatalities and Crashes Involving Motorcycles; Impaired Driving Program; Reduction of Fatalities and Accidents
Involving Impaired Motorcyclists; and Use of Fees Collected from Motorcyclists for Motorcycle Program.
The AMA’s concern centers on the criterion for the Use of Fees Collected from Motorcyclists for Motorcycle
Programs. Last year, the state of Ohio attempted to abolish the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund and transfer its funds to the State Highway Safety Fund. The Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund, coupled with student
tuition fees, fund the Motorcycle Ohio rider education program. After input from the AMA and other interested
groups, Ohio withdrew the provision from its proposed budget. If Ohio had been successful in transferring the
motorcycle safety funds, the state would have been unable to meet one of the criteria for applying for a safety grant under § 405 of MAP-21. Specifically, the section requires that “all fees collected by the State from motorcyclists
for the purposes of funding motorcycle training and safety programs will be used for motorcycle training and
safety programs.” Of more concern, the state of New York used motorcycle safety grants from Section 402 to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints. New York budgeted $490,000 of federal taxpayer funds for the fiscal 2012 and
2013. That money should go toward strategies to prevent motorcycle crashes and should not be used to subject
riders to arbitrary stops and roadside inspections.
To view the AMA's efforts to end motorcycle-only checkpoints, go to
http://cqrcengage.com/amacycle/app/thru?
ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx_QoPhmmmh0EyhwqoGLKHD7VjFS2VMNDSyXdSZemFRxDfd8vo66CHJwny
K1fb5OTD2mf2oPljH_ndueoMiP-dtPnkSbMDcYjWoLbv4rotTyI-cvXPw81ASB1sgxRoLjrvpE9ZrobVKOMMOjDlCSBax2YO-
DeFJs92G_rZT0tpvOQ561fJ356ixyPOtTzqmWicKiwpnM40-OTnwOPUh3q3qJQ&lp=0.
MOTORCYCLE ONLY CHECKPOINTS
are un-Constitutional and un-American
see August 2013 Warrior for more information
Page 11 contributed by Jason Samford of the North Houston Liberty Riders chapter.
p 12 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 3 Riders for Rights (Livingston)
1-5-14
We called our meeting to order at 3:10pm.
First we discussed old business on a federal level from past meetings. We discussed 3 house bills, we've
had calls to action on in the past. H.R. 1861- Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, H.R. 875- To
provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of
the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. H.R. 1462- RFS Reform Act of 2013. There
has been no response on these bills from our local State Rep. Kevin Brady, as usual. I encouraged
our members to keep writing letters, faxes, emails, and phone calls to him.
We then talked about the Center of Disease Controls recent involvement in helmet laws. Their report
calls for all 50 states to enact mandatory helmet laws. The CDC has never involved itself in motorcycle
issues in the past, just one more government agency that we have to fight against to keep our rights. US.
Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan is asking for answers as to why the CDC has taken this position.
We also discussed the latest on a report about road blocks from NBC news in Dallas. NHTSA has been
setting up roadblocks in 30 different cities in the U.S. for the sole purpose of collecting DNA, even
going as far as paying drivers for samples. This was reported in NCOM newsletter from December.
Finally, we set a date for the 6th Annual Bikes and Bass Rally, April 4th-6th at Porkchops Icehouse in
Pointblank, TX. We got a lot of planning done and will have a flyer ready soon. This is our Spring
fundraiser for the State office.
We did our 50/50 drawing and Guardian Trouble won it,
donated it all back, Thanks, Brother.
Our next meeting will be February 2, 2014 at 3pm at
Porkchops.
Respects,
TMRA 2 District 3 Advisor
Riders for Rights Chapter Coordinator
Adam Barker
The WARRIOR EDITORIAL GUIDELINES
Letters to the Editor are welcome and greatly encouraged. If you have something to say let the other Warriors know how you feel about a particular issue. That also let’s the state office help make your Newsletter more interesting. Only current paid TMRA II members may submit a “Letter to the Editor”; a name and phone number must be included with the letter for Contact/membership
verification purposes. Maximum of 150 words except reports. Please do not submit slanderous or accusing letters or profanity. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any submissions for publications that do not meet these standards. The WARRIOR MATERIAL DEADLINE
All submissions intended for Warrior publication must be received by the 25th of each publication month. The Warrior would be much enhanced if each chapter and each Advisor would submit reports so all members would know what was happening all across the state. Please give this a try. Send to [email protected] Subject line: the Warrior/Chapter Report &/or letter
p 13 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 5 Texas Owners Group (Groesbeck/Ben Hur)
DISTRICT 14 Austin Minutemen (Austin)
DISTRICT 15 Houston (North Houston Liberty Riders)
DISTRICT 17 1st Brazoria County (Angleton)
Minutes of the meeting JAN 2014
TMRA2 Chairman's Corner. See NOV's newsletter. We went over the bills passed and defeated
this past year.
Other News: Janet Yellen's confirmation vote is Monday so now's your chance to send a
message to the Senate that now is the time to Audit the Fed by signing your emergency fax pe-
tition. S.209
Senators Dennis Bonner letter: even though FL courts are repealing the drug test for welfare, he
thinks Texas should do it.
Upcoming Events
19 APR Bunny Run Fund Raise, Brazoria County
What we have done
Went to Austin for Legislative Day
Went to a Texas Nationalist Movement Meeting
Went to Austin For TMRA2 Anniversary and State Meeting
Fundraiser Bunny Run
Sent $100 a month to State
Discussed getting together with area chapter to put on a major fundraiser event
Talked about DO YOU SEE ME NOW RUN for April
Fought against the Fusion Center Bill HB3219
Worked for the Memorial Sign program for Victims of MC Accidents
Bounty $'s for most recruitment
Addressed 2nd Amendment rights, HB 553
Fought against MC only check points
Work to stop the Bio-Fuels
DID NOT DO the Hysterical Marker Run
Have new banner to help with recruitment; Wooden nickel program for recruitment
Million Bikers to DC
Veterans Day Parade
Booth at the Lone Star Rally
Tri-fold fliers
Frank Dietz
1st Brazoria, TX
TMRA2 Texas Motorcycle Rights Associates, Common Bikers with an Uncommon Devotion to the Cause.
Recruitment is the greatest single way you as a member; that you can contribute to the success of the Association.
p 14 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 23 D/FW (Dallas/Fort Worth)
DFW Chapter Meeting Minutes December 2013
Texas Primary Election
Here is a short list of those people running for state office. If you want them to be in the general election you will first need to assist them in getting past the Primary.
Democrats – Full Candidate list http://www.txdemocrats.org/blog/texas-democrats-running-for-office
Governor Wendy Davis Reynaldo “Ray” Madrigal Lt Governor Leticia Van de Putte
Attorney General Sam Houston
Comptroller Michael Collier Land Commissioner John Cook
Ag Commissioner Hugh Fitzsimmons Jim Hogan Richard Friedman
Railroad Commissioner Steve Brown Dale Henry
Republicans – Full Candidate list http://www.texasgop.org/elections/candidates/
Governor Miriam Martinez Greg Abbott Lisa Fritsch
SECEDE Kilgore Lt Governor David Dewhurst Jerry Patterson Todd Staples
Dan Patrick
Attorney General Barry Smitherman Ken Paxton Dan Branch Comptroller Glenn Hegar Debra Medina Harvey Hilderbran
Raul Torres
Land Commissioner David Watts George P. Bush Ag Commissioner J. Allen Carnes Sid Miller Eric Opiela
Tommy Merritt
Railroad Commissioner Malachi Boyuls Wayne Christian Becky Berger
Ryan Sitton
New Year Except for Lt. Gov. all the state wide candidates are new, no incumbents. So all candidates will be un-
knowns as far as what they will do when they get in office. We need all rights activists to get involved
and find out what would be the best candidates for us to get behind and support. The primary will be
March 4th.
E15 Fuel
Looking at the webcast the EPA is asking Congress to reduce the requirement to add corn ethanol to fuel. They are pushing to work and invest on the 2nd generation of fuel.
The future lies in ethanol and other biofuels produced from newer advanced technologies that provide significantly improved economic and environmental advantages. This second generation ethanol - or
'Ethanol 2.0' - will be produced more efficiently, have less impact on the environment, and can be made
from waste resources (bagasse, stover, MSW, etc....) or entirely renewable cellulosic biomass
(switchgrass, forestry residues, etc).
p 15 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 23 D/FW (Dallas/Fort Worth) continued
2014 Fish Fry
The suggest date of the Fish Fry is Sunday Feb 23rd. We need to get a band lined up for it. We will still
just charge $8 for it and hope for a good day.
Warrior Online
Currently we get the warrior every other month. The current warrior has been posted on the TMRA2 web-
site. http://tmra2.org/waronl.shtml
Upcoming Dates
Dec 15th, 2013 Swap Meet Fort Worth Jan 8th , 2014 DFW Chapter meeting
Jan 19th, 2014 TCOC Meeting
Feb 12th, 2014 DFW Chapter meeting
Feb 23rd, 2014 Fish Fry 2014 March 4th, 2014 Primary Election and Precinct Meetings.
April 11 – 12th, 2014 TCOC&I State Rally
May 8th – 11th, 2014 29th Annual NCOM Convention - Dallas June 5th – 7th, 2014 Texas Republic Party 2014 State Convention @ Fort Worth, Tx
June 26 – 28th, 2014 Texas Democratic Party 2014 State Convention @ Dallas, Tx
DFW Chapter Meeting Minutes January 2014
With the laws that were changed in the last session, dates for the Primary Election have changed. Specifically is the run off election. Before it was just 45 days after the primary election. Now it is nearly
90 days after the Primary Election. The Primary will be the 4th of March while the Run off will happen
the 27th of May. This gives the people more time to decide on the candidates, but it also reduces the time
an independent candidate can collect signatures for application on the November election. We will have to wait and see if more or less people show up for the run off. The hard core will be there,
but will the average voter bother with an election so late. Time will tell, let’s hope it will increase voter
response.
Also we have two special elections for candidates of unexpired terms.
January 28, 2014 Special Runoff Election - Texas State House District No. 50
May 10 , 2014 Special Election - Senate District No. 4
AMA - Bipartisan motorcycle only checkpoint bill to be introduced in the U.S. Senate
Within the coming weeks, supporters of the motorcycle lifestyle in the U.S. Senate will introduce a bipar-
tisan bill to ban federal funding for motorcycle only checkpoints.
The Senate bill will prevent the Secretary of Transportation from issuing grants intended to support the
creation of “checkpoints for an operator of a motorcycle or a passenger on a motorcycle.”
Currently, only New Hampshire, Illinois, California, Missouri and Virginia have restrictions on motorcy-
cle only checkpoints. This has allowed other states to continue to employ this discriminatory and ineffec-tive practice, especially during rallies and other large motorcycle events, such as Rolling Thunder in
Washington, D.C. and the Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Florida.
This will be the Senate version of H.R. 1861, the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act.
p 16 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 23 D/FW (Dallas/Fort Worth) continued
Tony “Damn Indian” Griffin
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that one of the DFW Chapter’s member has passed away.
Tony was a strong supporter of TMRA2 and also a dear friend to us all.
In accordance with Tony’s wishes there will be a benefit held at the VFW on Jan 26th. It will be a cele-bration of his life along with a benefit to his favorite charity. Tony was always helping out whenever he
could so it’s only fitting that we continue this in his name.
DISTRICT 24 (Abilene/Granbury)
DISTRICT 29 (El Paso)
Former State Representative Norma Chavez "Da Lady" is running for State Representative again. She
attended our December 2013 meeting to announce. She did a lot for us while she was our State Repre-
sentative and now we need her back. We have been working on building our membership back up, we
are going through some growing pains at the moment but we have set our goal to re-unite and grow as
we were once before. We have been informing members of new laws that have gone into ef-
fect. With elections coming up this year of 2014 we have a resolution that we are working on and as
soon as we get everything ironed out we will be submitting it to our state office so that it can be forward-
ed to all of the other chapters in the state so that all of the members can submit it at the precinct cau-
cus and work on pushing it all the way to the Governors office and work on making it law. We have not
been an active chapter for a while but our goal is to become a very active chapter is fighting for our
rights beginning this year. We are looking for a date to plan our Don't Gamble with your Rights Run. As
soon as we get it set and planned we will get a flyer in the Warrior so that everyone that would like to
make a trip to El Paso can come and join us.
We have a lot of work ahead of us. We need to keep Sputnik’s hopes and dreams alive, we need to all
join together and work as one. We learned a lot from him and we need to put all that knowledge to
work. We need to be as strong as we were before. I remember when we would go to the State Conven-
tions everyone would come to us if they wanted something passed and like Mando said at our last meet-
ing, strength is in numbers we started the
fight and we now are further behind.
Our meetings are being held on the third Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Post 58,
4724 Vulcan Ave at 7:00 PM.
p 17 Chapter Reports & Letters
DISTRICT 23 D/FW (Dallas/Fort Worth) continued
Upcoming Dates
Jan 19th DFW TCOC Meeting
Jan 26th Memorial for Tony “Damn Indian” Griffin
Feb 12th DFW Chapter meeting Feb 23rd Fish Fry 2014
March 4th Primary Election and Precinct Meetings.
March 22nd County / Senatorial District conventions April 11 – 12th TCOC&I State Rally
May 8th – 11th 29th Annual NCOM Convention – Dallas
May 27th. Primary Run Off Election Date June 5th – 7th Texas Republic Party 2014 State Convention @ Fort Worth, Tx
June 26 – 28th Texas Democratic Party 2014 State Convention @ Dallas, Tx
UPDATE Note: After the meeting we learned that the Democrats will no longer have the precinct convention /
caucus at the polls at 7:15pm. They will instead have the precinct meetings the morning of March 22nd
just before the County convention.
Pages 18- 22 contributed by Elmer McKeegan of the Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter.
Member’s Square2 p 18
2014 Candidates for State Office Candidates we support are highlighted and with **
Senator
Republicans Democrats
John Cornyn (Incumbent) David M. Alamee
Chris Mapp Michael "Fjet" Fjetland
Dwayne Stovall Harry Kim
Linda Vega Maxey Marie Scherr
Curt Cleaver
Reid Reasor
Ken Cope
Steve Stockman
Governor
Republicans Democrats
Miriam Martinez Wendy R. Davis
Lisa Fritsch Reynaldo "Ray" Madrigal
Greg Abbott
SECEDE Kilgore
Lieutenant Governor
Republicans Democrats
David Dewhurst
(Incumbent) Leticia Van de Putte
Todd Staples
** Jerry Patterson
Dan Patrick
Attorney General
Republicans Democrats
Barry Smitherman Sam Houston
Dan Branch
Ken Paxton
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Republicans Democrats
Glenn Hegar Mike Collier
Harvey Hilderbran
Debra Medina
**
* Raul Torres
Member’s Square2 p 19
Land Commissioner
Republicans Democrats
David Watts John Cook
George P. Bush
Agriculture Commissioner
Republicans Democrats
J Allen Carnes Jim Hogan
Eric Opiela Richard "Kinky" Friedman
Sid Miller Hugh Asa Fitzsimmons III
Tommy Merritt
Railroad Commissioner
Republicans Democrats
Malachi Boyuls Steve Brown
Becky Berger Dale Henry
Wayne Christian
Ryan Sitton
State Representative District 76
Republicans Democrats
Naomi Gonzalez (incumbent)
Cesar Blanco
*** Norma Chavez
2014 Candidates for State Office continued
2014 ELECTION CALENDAR_____
Feb. 03 Last day to register to vote in March 4th Primary. Feb. 18 First day of Early Voting for March 4th Primary.
Feb. 28 Last day of Early Voting for March 4th Primary.
Mar. 04 Primary voting 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Republican Precinct Conventions 7:15 p.m. Mar. 22 County and Senatorial District Conventions select delegates to State Convention
Apr. 10 Last Day to Register to Vote for May 10th Local Election and Special Election
Apr. 28 Last Day to Register to Vote in May Primary Run off
Apr. 28 First Day of Early Voting for May 10th Local Election and Special Election May 06 Last Day of Early Voting for May 10th Local Election and Special Election
May 10 May 10th Local Election and Special Election
May 19 First day of Early Voting for Primary Runoff. May 23 Last day of Early Voting for Primary Runoff.
May 27 Primary Runoff Election.
June 05-07 Republican State Convention, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Convention Center June 26-28 Democrat State Convention, Dallas, Dallas Convention Center
Oct. 06 Last day to register to vote in November 4th General election.
Oct. 20 First day or Early voting for November 4th General Election.
Oct. 31 Last day of Early voting for November 4th General Election. Nov. 04 General Election.
Member’s Square2 p 20
Outline for the Delegate Process
Register to vote
Vote
Republicans will show up at the polling place at 7:15pm on March 4th for the Precinct Convention. Democrats will
show up the morning of the County Convention March 22nd at the prescribed time and participate in the Precinct
convention.
Everyone to the meeting will sign the sign in sheet and declare their Gubernatorial Candidate (or undecided)
If the Precinct chair is not present, then anyone can start the meeting as the temporary chair.
Verify all those present have signed in and are eligible to be there (must have voted in precinct)
Elect permanent Chair and Secretary for the meeting.
After permanent Chair and Secretary have taken positions, calculate the number of delegates and alternates to
go to the County / Senatorial convention.
Nominate then elect persons for Delegate and Alternate positions to the County convention.
Further business to include presenting and voting on resolutions to be sent to the County convention
When presenting resolutions, be sure to bring multiple copies to hand out and also to be sent to the coun-
ty for consideration.
Conclusion of business, secretary completes filling out minutes of meeting, Chair and Secretary sign the
forms and break them apart to be put in the correct envelops.
Precinct Chair of the meeting will send the forms to the County chair within two days. Certified mail is pre-
ferred.
Sometime within the next week all delegates and alternates should receive info on where to meet for the County Con-
vention. Note: Democrats will need to contact their Precinct chair or County chair for location and time of meet-
ing. Normally the county will meet within 7 days to certify the results of the election. If possible try and make
that meeting, you will get more info about the County convention there. Also if you wish to be on a committee
you can express your wishes at that time. Phone calls are alright, but personal appearances show that you want to
participate.
County Convention – Much is the same at the County convention as is the Precinct convention. The difference is the
amount of people and that committees are used to certify results and decide on party issues such as resolutions.
The resolution committee will take all resolutions presented by each precinct and vote on whether to present them
to the floor for voting or not. Resolution committee can modify the resolutions to make them more palatable or to
combine several resolutions into one.
Each Precinct will be told the actual number of people who will be able to be delegates or alternates to the
State Convention. The Precincts will then be allowed time to gather and vote on which members will be
submitted as delegates and alternates to the State convention. The County delegates will then vote to
approve the list to be sent to the state.
The County delegates will vote for or against on resolutions released by the resolutions committee to be sent
to the State Convention.
Once the business is concluded the meeting will adjourn.
The State Convention is a much larger version of the County convention. This convention will take place over a cou-
ple of days. If you wish to serve on any committees you must attend your Senate District Caucus and be nominat-
ed and approved by the membership in order to serve.
Member’s Square2 p 21
HOW TO BE A DELEGATE TO THE 2014
TEXAS STATE CONVENTIONS
Texas will send delegates and alternates to the State Conventions in 2014. These Texans will express opinions on key
issues for the State of Texas. We encourage you to participate and to run for State delegate. What follows is, in general terms, an explanation of how to be a delegate to the State Convention.
CONVENTION SYSTEM
Texas Democrat and Republican Party has a three-level convention system:
Level 1. Precinct Conventions;
Level 2. County Conventions (or Senatorial District Conventions in urban areas); and
Level 3. State Convention.
Those who attend their Precinct Convention will elect delegates to the County/Senatorial Convention; those who at-
tend their County/Senatorial Convention will elect delegates to the State Convention.
PRECINCT CONVENTIONS
For Republicans, a convention will be held in your precinct at 7:15 p.m. on March 4, 2014, the same day as the Tex-
as Primary.
The convention is usually held at the polling place and is open to anyone who votes in the Republican Primary that day (or during the early voting period). There will be a sign at the polling place telling exactly where the convention
will be held. If you can’t find a sign, ask your election clerk where the convention will be held.
For Democrats, a convention will be held at the County convention location, the morning of the County convention on March 22nd, 2014, before the convention starts (exact times will be determined prior to the County Convention).
You will need to speak with your Precinct chair or the County chair to find out what times that will be.
The convention begins on time (7:15 pm for the Republicans, and for Democrats the time will be posted prior to the
County Convention), when the Precinct Chair calls the convention to order. If the Precinct Chair is absent, anyone par-ticipating may start the meeting. The convention is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order and Texas Party Rules. If you
are late to the convention, you can still participate; however, you can’t change what has already happened.
The first item of business is for everyone attending to sign in and indicate the gubernatorial candidate (including unde-cided) you support. This is not a secret ballot. The State Party will provide your Precinct Chair with forms to use.
Next, the convention elects a Chair and Secretary to run the convention.
Third, the Chair announces:
The number of delegates to the County/Senatorial Convention the precinct will elect;
Fourth, supporters of each candidate gather in a group and elect delegates and alternates to the County/Senatorial Con-
vention.
The Precinct Convention may take positions on issues such as resolutions.
You should have at least 4 copies, 1 for yourself & 1 for each of the 3 sets of minutes that are made. The Chairman
cannot refuse to hear your resolution if you have only 1 copy, but he can require that any resolutions longer than a few
words be in writing. You should try to have copies for all or most of the delegates attending the precinct convention in order to speed up the process. Also, you are less likely to have your resolution rejected simply because the delegates
cannot read or understand it.
Member’s Square2 p 22
In the normal course of business of a precinct convention, the following events will occur:
The Chairman will announce: “The next business of order is the Consideration of Resolutions. Are there any Resolu-
tions? The Chair recognizes ______________ for a motion.
If you have a resolution you want to present, you should raise your hand. You must be recognized by the chairman to
move for adoption of a resolution. When you are recognized, you may state:
“Mr./Madame Chairman, I move adoption of the following resolution….”
Then immediately proceed to read your resolution. If you have not already passed out copies of your resolution, ask
someone in attendance to pass out the resolutions for you.
Your motion must be seconded in order for the delegates to discuss and vote on it. Once the motion is “on the floor” (it
has been moved and seconded), it is debatable and amendable as long as the amendment is “germane” (relevant) to the
issue in your resolution. Also, motions to limit or close debate are permissible.
Your resolution requires a majority vote to pass.
Note: Prior to the County Convention, if you wish to serve on a committee at the County Convention you should talk
with your Precinct chair and also the County Chair for the committee you wish to serve.
COUNTY/SENATORIAL CONVENTIONS
If you are elected a delegate or alternate at your Precinct Convention, you may attend your County Convention on Sat-
urday, March 22, 2014. In some urban counties, Senatorial District Conventions will be held instead of a County Con-
vention.
The County Convention is called to order by the County Chair, who calls for the report of the Credentials Committee.
The Credentials Committee is a committee of the convention that decides disputes over who has been elected a delegate
or alternate. The committee is elected by the County Executive Committee before the convention.
You will first elect a Chair and Secretary to run the convention.
Delegates in each precinct, or sometimes a group of precincts, gather together to elect delegates and alternates to the
State Convention. Within the group, the delegates and alternates are elected at one time, but you cast only one vote.
The highest vote getters are the delegates and the next highest are the alternates.
The results of all the elections within the precincts are added together and given to the Nominations Committee.
The committee reports will be presented to the convention and will be voted on by the members.
If you wish to serve on any committees you must attend your Senate District Caucus and be nomi-
nated and approved by the membership in order to serve.
STATE CONVENTION
If you were elected a delegate at your County/Senatorial Convention, you may participate in the State Convention, held June 5-7, 2014, in Fort Worth for the Republicans and June 26-28, 2014, in Dallas for the Democrats.
Although the State Convention will officially come to order about 6:00 p.m. on that Friday, there will be issue caucuses
during the day and Senate District Caucuses will meet from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Any Senate District Caucuses
that do not finish their business will reconvene after the convention recesses for the evening.
Each delegate will officially sign-in when the delegate picks up his/her credentials.
The committee reports will be presented to the convention and will be voted on by the members.
In all cases above, should you not be elected as a delegate or alternate, you can still attend each convention as a
guest. You will not have any voting rights in the convention, but you will be able to observe the proceedings.
Member’s Square2 p 23
Photo found and shared by G. Garth.www.tattooeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/HOUR-GLASS-TATTOO-26.jpg
Time ”Managing your time without setting priorities is like shooting randomly and calling whatever you hit the target.” - Peter Turla
“Don’t spend a dollar’s worth of time on a ten cent decision.” – Peter Turla
Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. M. Scott Peck
There is a time for everything. Ecclesiastes, the Bible
The best time to plant a tree was 20 year ago. Next best time is today.
Chinese proverb.
Upcoming Events/February 23 p 24
Rain or Shine Indoor Facility
SHUFFLEBOARD --- POOL TABLE --- DARTS --- 50/50 ---
BIKER GAMES (Indoor)
BEER AND MIXED DRINKS AVAILABLE
DATE: Sunday February 23rd, 2014 TIME: 12:00 PM
Hey come join us for the FISH FRY, its an
all you can eat of “Fish ‘N’ Chips”
$8.00 DONATION Includes meal and the band
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
FISH FRY 2014
LOCATION: VFW POST #4477
NEAR JEFFERSON AND LOOP 12
Vendors Welcome
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
ELMER AT 214-529-2264
All Proceeds to benefit
Texas Motorcycle Rights Assn.
http://www.tmra2.org
I-30
Fort Worth Dallas
From Jefferson St.; South on Ira; West on Arcadia; South on Smith to V.F.W.
N
S
E W
300 South Smith
Dallas Tx, 75211
Upcoming Events/April 4-6 p 25
http://txcocinews.org/
Upcoming Events/April 11-13 p 26
Upcoming Events/May 8-11 p 27
TMRA2 Support Members p 28
Dean Downey-Amarillo Motorcycle
Safety Division
Misty Denton, Brazoria, TX
Armadillo Cycle Club
G & N Scooter Shack
Beulah Ott
Mark & Linda Haskovec
Mary Matteson & Mark Corey
Bob & Jan Walker
Patricia Holmes
William Moore
Walt Mosby
Jeana Culp
Richard Lambert
Voyagers MC
Borinqueneers MC
American Legion Riders
Anonymous
Boozefighters MC Chapter #95
Motorcycle Group of TX-Unit 125398
Davy Crockett Riders
American Legion Riders Post 121
William Marks
Larry Jolly
Delta Machining
Guardians of The Children Odessa
Bill Schumpert
Surfside Gypsy MC
Delta Machining
Hungry’s Hawg Pen, Magnolia
Gymi Ghoe Esoteric Ent.
Douglas Smith DDS
Women In The Wind, Bayou City Sisters
BRONZE - $250 or more Karl & Cheryl Ford
Armadillo MC
Boozefighters MC Chapter #17
Los Pirados
Bryan Erler
Armadillo Cycle Club
SILVER - $500 or more T -Twisters MC
Mad Mike & Brenda
NW Texas COC&I
John Robbins
Houston COC&I
Houston Gypsy MC
Los Pirados MC
GOLD $1000 or more Gypsy MC Houston Chapter
PLATINUM PLATINUM -- $1500 or more $1500 or more East Texas Chopper Guys
Lost Prairie Cycles
Sons of The South MC
Amigos MC
Alamo City Gypsy MC
Fidei Defensor MC
Lost Inc. MC
Scott Zimmerman & Patricia Holmes
Registry of Chapters, Coordinators, p 29
& District Advisors
State Chairman Jerry Rose: [email protected], 979-575-1225
Legislative Liaison Paul Landers: [email protected], 512-276-0681
State Secretary/Treasurer Terri Williams: [email protected]
512-552-4090
TMRA2 State Web Page: www.tmra2.org
State Office Mail Address: TMRA2 275 Old Lexington Rd. Elgin, Texas 78621
Send membership & donations to: State Secretary at State Office
Send Reports, Warrior correspondence, Corrections, &/or
CHAPTER/CONTACT Information to: [email protected]
Chapters by Senatorial Districts
DISTRICT 3 Livingston
Chapter: Riders For Rights. Meets 1st Sunday, 3:00 pm, Porkchops Icehouse, 397
Hwy 156, Pointblank, TX 77364
Chapter Coordinator: Adam Barker 936-662-6842
District Advisor: Adam Barker 936-662-6842 [email protected]
DISTRICT 14 Austin
Chapter: Austin Minutemen. Meets 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm, IHOP, 14310 N IH35, Aus-
tin 78728. S-bound frontage road of IH35, between Wells Branch Pkwy & Howard Ln.
Chapter Coordinator: Wes Brown 512-635-6479 [email protected]
District Advisor: Steve Worthington 512-944-4801 [email protected]
Registry of Officers, Chapters, p 30
District Advisors
Chapters by Senatorial Districts
DISTRICT 15 Greater Houston Area
Chapter: North Houston Liberty Riders. Meets 3rd Thursday (Bike Night), 7:30 pm, the
Concert Pub North, 2470 FM 1960 Rd. West, Houston, TX 77068 (281-583-8111)
Chapter Coordinator: Jason Samford, 936-559-3173, [email protected]
District Advisor: Jason Samford, 936-559-3173, [email protected]
DISTRICT 17 Angleton
Chapter: 1st Brazoria County. Meets 1st Saturday, 11:00 am, the Roadhouse,
2610 N. Velasco St., Angleton, TX 77515
Chapter Coordinator: Frank Dietz 979-964-3480
District Advisor: Jack West 713-201-6901 [email protected]
DISTRICT 20 Corpus Christi
Lupita V. Ray, [email protected] 361-834-1630
DISTRICT 22 Waco
Chapter: Heart O Texas. Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 pm, American Legion Post 121
Chapter Coordinator: Jimmy Aguirre
District Advisor: Sandra Lynch, [email protected]
DISTRICT 22 Killeen
Chapter: Cen-Tex pending
DISTRICT 23 Dallas/Fort Worth
Chapter: D/FW. Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 pm, VFW Post 4477, 300 S. Smith St.,
Dallas, TX 77211
Chapter Coordinator: Elmer McKeegan 214-529-2264 or 214-339-5800
District Advisor: vacant
Registry of Officers, Chapters, p 31
District Advisors
Chapters by Senatorial Districts
DISTRICT 24 Abilene
Chapter: Big Country. Meets 2nd Sunday, 4:00 pm, Xiled MC Clubhouse, Abilene, TX
Chapter Coordinator: Terri Knight, [email protected], 325-829-8331
District Advisor: Terri Knight, [email protected], 325-829-8331
Assistant to Advisor: Ron Ashmore 325-338-8494
DISTRICT 24 Granbury
Chapter: Lake Granbury Liberty Riders. Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 pm, VFW Post 7835,
817-573-9350, 3670 W. Hwy 377, Granbury, TX 76048
Chapter Coordinator: Robin ‘Smiley’ Curry 817-573-5891
District Advisor: vacant
Assistant to Advisor: Robin ‘Smiley’ Curry [email protected], 817-573-
5891
DISTRICT 29 El Paso
Chapter: El Paso. Meets 3rd Wednesday. 6:30 pm, The Lunchbox, 3623 Buckner Ave.,
El Paso, TX
Chapter Coordinator: Mando, [email protected], 915-479-2415
District Advisor: Mando, [email protected], 915-479-2415
NOTE: There are 31 senatorial districts in the great state of Texas. Ideally we would like to have at
least one chapter in every district. Consider becoming an Advisor to improve communication in
your district. If you don’t see a Chapter that meets in your local area consider working with us to
establish a chapter where you can attend meetings and just generally interact with others who
work to improve the Political Climate.
Connect With TMRA2 p 32
Membership Application
Attn: Terri Williams
275 Old Lexington Rd.
Elgin, Texas 78621
PLEASE PRINT
Name / Names:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:____________________________________________Phone: ( )___________________
County:____________________________________________ Senate District # : ____________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________________
Chapter: ______________________________________________________________________________
All levels of membership receive an electronic copy of the Warrior as published.
Major Supporter Membership Levels
( ) Individual membership - $25.00 ( ) Couples $40.00 ( ) $300.00 Life membership
( ) Supporter - $100 ( ) Bronze - $250 ( ) Silver - $500 ( ) Gold - $1000 ( ) Platinum - $1500
My check/money order for $_________ is enclosed. Do not send cash!
( ) Please charge my credit card for payment in full of $_____________________. ( ) MasterCard ( ) Visa
No.________________________________________________________________Exp.______________
Membership in Texas Motorcycle Rights Association
Received from:________________________________________ the amount of ______________________
For: ( )New-one year, ( )Renewal-one year.( )Couple-one year, ( )Couple Renewal-one year. ( ) Life.
Signature:____________________________________________ (tmra2 Member) Date______________
Texas Motorcycle Rights Association
Signature:_________________________________________
Received membership patch: ( )Yes ( )No