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U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway; State Rep. Charlie Geren to Address Ranchers at Cattle Raisers Convention

By tscra, on March 6th, 2013

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, Midland, and Texas Rep. Charlie Geren, Fort Worth, will discuss the latest on federal and state government actions at one of the many breakout sessions during the 136th annual Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Eminent Domain, Issues & Policy, Taxes, TSCRA Event

Cattle Industry Faces Crossroad of Supply, Demand and Drought

By tscra, on January 24th, 2013

For Immediate Release: Jan. 24, 2013
Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-673-3906

Fort Worth, Texas – Today’s rancher is faced with 3 major challenges: a looming financial crisis that is slowing consumer demand for beef, the lowest cattle supplies since the 1940s, and a lingering drought that has expanded to other parts of the country. . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Education, Membership, Taxes, TSCRA Event

TSCRA Cattlemen’s Column: The Government Didn’t Build Our Ranch

By tscra, on October 5th, 2012

Below you will find the Cattlemen’s Column, authored by Joe Parker, Jr., rancher and president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

In the column, Parker reflects back on the hardships of building a ranching business and the negative impact some government laws and regulations have had on the business.

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Comments are closed   Column, EPA, General, Issues & Policy, Taxes

Cattle Raisers meet in Washington D.C.

By tscra, on April 19th, 2012

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2012
Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

TSCRA encourages Congress to act on Death Tax and other critical issues

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) gathered in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Congress . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Issues & Policy, Taxes

TSCRA APPLAUDS REPEAL OF 1099 PROVISION

By tscra, on April 6th, 2011

For Immediate Release: April 5, 2011

Contact: Carmen Fenton, 512-469-0171

Fort Worth, Texas – The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) applauded the Senate for passing a bill to repeal the 1099 provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Issues & Policy, Taxes

Cattle Raisers Applaud Estate Tax Vote

By tscra, on December 17th, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact:
Dec. 17,  2010

Contact: Marissa Patton, 512-469-0171

FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) applauded the recent action taken by the U.S. Congress on the estate tax. Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of extending all expiring tax cuts with a vote of 277 . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Issues & Policy, Taxes

Reforming The Estate Tax Must Happen Now

By tscra, on November 10th, 2010

Texas cattlemen call on Congress to work together before tax cuts expire

For Immediate Release
Nov. 10, 2010

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Comments are closed   Taxes

CATTLE RAISERS MEET IN WASHINGTON; TAX INCREASES AMONG CRITICAL ISSUES

By tscra, on September 23rd, 2010

For Immediate Release
Sept. 16, 2010

Contact: Carmen Fenton
512-469-0171|512-673-3906

WASHINGTON – Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) gathered in Washington, D.C. today to meet with members of Congress and regulatory officials to discuss issues critical to the cattle industry. The meetings are part of a three-day legislative . . . → Read More:

Comments are closed   Issues & Policy, Taxes