Political Mechanics # 101
I Want to hear from YOU !
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DEMOCRACY
IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT
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"When the people fear the government you
have tyranny ...
when the government fears the people you have liberty."
Thomas Jefferson
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The purpose of this page
is to inform our membership: How the political process works;
how to become effectively involved in that process regarding issues
of interest to the recreational angler; and to provide information about
the individual legislators.
As election time approaches, we will grade various elected representatives
based on their stance on these issues. RFA is unique in the world of non -
profit recreational fishing organizations due to our status under
I.R.S. - Chapter 501(c) (4). The RFA maintains this status, (even though it
makes fund-raising more difficult), because the I.R.S. imposes no restrictions or
prohibitions on the political action work of organizations under (c) (4).
"I FISH - I VOTE"
The RFA affords all of our members the opportunity to become deeply involved, individually and collectively, in the political process at every level, regarding issues effecting the recreational angling community. As elements of these issues approach critical mass and become time sensitive, they will be highlighted with **, alerting you to check our "RFA / Texas Minuteman" page to learn what immediate action YOU can take to help assure an outcome favorable to the recreational angler.
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How The Political Process Works
Amending
The Texas Constitution
The Texas Statutes
A Complete List
Search the United States Code: Find ALL the U.S. Federal Laws Here
How a Bill Becomes Law in Texas
How A Federal Bill Becomes Law
Find the Current Status of a Bill in the Texas Legislature
Find the Current Status of a Bill in the U.S. Congress
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Effective Legislative Action
(Getting Involved)
Tips on Making
Contact With Your Elected Officials
Contacting Your
Representative by Mail
Build Relationships
With Staff
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Your Representatives
Grading the
Legislators
Identify Your Texas Legislators
Identify Your U.S. Senator
Identify
Your U.S. Congressional Representative
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change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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