Parks Day – Walk the Halls 2019
Wednesday, February 27 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Texas Positions
The Texas Recreation and Park Society supports the positions on our 2018-2019 TRAPS Platform. Visit supporttexasparks.com for more information and how to get involved.
2019 Legislative Session Approaching
Dates of Interest:
- Tuesday, January 8, 2019 (1st day) 86th Legislature convenes
- Monday, January 14, 2019 LBB budget estimates delivered to the governor
- Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor
- Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Governor delivers the governor’s budget to the 86th Legislature
- Friday, March 8, 2019 (60th day) Deadline for unrestricted filing of bills & joint resolutions
- Monday, May 27, 2019 (140th day) Last day of 86th Legislature
View 85th Legislative Special Session Facts
This Year- The 86th Legislative Session
January 30–State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative John Cyrier (R-Lockhart) announced that they have filed companion legislation (SB 526 and HB 1214) to constitutionally dedicate revenue from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax (SGST) to fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Read More
Senate Overall | Senate Park Grant Information
House Overall | House Park Information
All approved resolutions should be sent to Jerry Bark at jbark@ci.harker-heights.tx.us
86th Legislative Resolution
View the Full Resolution for the 86th Legislative Session
Resources
Positioning for the 85th Legislative Session (2016) by Jerry Bark | Presented at 2016 Therapeutic Summit
Continuing Advocacy at Home (2012) by Roslyn Johnson and Brian Knapp at NRPA
Texas Statewide Voter Opinion Survey (2014) by Hill Research Consultants
Who Represents Me?
Find out who represents your district here.
Tier One Responsibilities
Tier One, with the authorization of the TRAPS Board of Directors, represents the Society in addressing legislative issues, policies and procedures relating to the parks and recreation movement by:
- Keeping abreast of both federal and state legislation
- Working with advocates from other professions, associations, or interest groups to assist in the committee work on legislative issues
- Personally contacting local legislators and supporters
- Drafting resolutions for local councils and commissions to adopt in support of TRAPS legislative agendas and positions.If you are interested in becoming a member of the Tier One network or serving on the TRAPS Legislative Committee, please contact the TRAPS Office.
Economic Impact Studies
Sunshine, Soccer and Success- completed by The Perryman Group, is now available on the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation’s (TPRF) website, www.tprfoundation.org. The findings from this study are available for your review.
Economic Engine of Parks and Recreation – Making Texas Green- promotes the “value of parks and recreation on the basis of the aesthetics, health, and cultural values they bring to Texas.”