Our speaker at the September 10th meeting was Jamie Olin, from the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN). They are the only Texas-based organization focused on addressing unjust state animal welfare laws. THLN - a 501c4 (donations are not tax deductible) - is working to stop animal cruelty and abuse before it starts. Their IRS status as a 501c4 allows them to be political animal advocates, by lobbying and working with our representatives to fix our lenient animal cruelty laws. While there are *thousands* of 501c3s in Texas formed to help animals, they are *VERY* limited in how much they can lobby, and are outright prohibited from participating in any partisan activities. They do have a sister organization, called Texas Humane Network, (THN) a 501 c3 (donations are tax deductible) which was created in 2020. THN's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals through education, training and outreach.
Jamie gave us insight into what their group does, and what they have accomplished for animal welfare, she gave us insight into how the Texas Legislature works. It truly is amazing what this group has been able to do, especially given the many steps a bill has to go through in order to be signed into law. For those of you interested in reviewing any of the information Jamie presented, we will have her slides posted below shortly.
Jamie also talked about the bills this organization has worked to make into laws in Texas. Read more about their accomplishments HERE.
Jamie gave us insight into what their group does, and what they have accomplished for animal welfare, she gave us insight into how the Texas Legislature works. It truly is amazing what this group has been able to do, especially given the many steps a bill has to go through in order to be signed into law. For those of you interested in reviewing any of the information Jamie presented, we will have her slides posted below shortly.
Jamie also talked about the bills this organization has worked to make into laws in Texas. Read more about their accomplishments HERE.
Below is the Powerpoint slideshow that Jamie presented to members.
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