This newsletter will also be available on-line at the TFB web site. We will make every effort to keep you and all other interested Farm Bureau leaders and members informed about the important issues and legislation impacting farmers and ranchers and rural communities. The TFB Legislative staff has already begun the process of analyzing and tracking pre-filed bills. Nearly 60 pieces of legislation are already on our session track sheet. We will begin profiling these and other bills beginning next week.
Many more bills are sure to follow.
In 1999, TFB followed nearly 400 bills during the session. We are looking forward to another active session for the Texas Legislature. New Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Committee Appointments Governor Rick Perry and newly-elected Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff are quickly assembling staffs and completing office assignments. Governor Ratliff will continue to represent Senate District 1 in addition to his new responsibilities.