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Texas Construction Association Fall 2008 REPRESENTING TEXAS SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS 2008 Texas Election Update s the old saying goes “in times of stress believe that exciting candidates lead to Haggerty, R-El Paso, Rep. Thomas Aand strain, people will vote.” That excited voters. Whatever the reason voters Latham, R-Mesquite, Rep. Nathan Macias, statement could not ring more clearly in the turned out, changes are coming to the R-Bulverde, Rep. Corbin Van Arsdale, R- 2008 elections. Texas Capitol. Tomball, and Rep. Buddy West, R-Odessa will not be returning to the Pink Dome. The Texas Primaries turned out the most The results of the 2008 Texas Primaries left voters in recent primary history. Over 4.2 nine incumbent House members without In addition to the nine above Texas House million Texans voted in March with just jobs in the Texas Legislature. Rep. Kevin Members that will not be returning to the over a million people voting in the Texas Bailey, D-Houston, Rep. Juan Escobar, D- Capitol next session, eight additional Republican Primary and almost 3 million Kingsville, Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, incumbent Legislators did not seek re- voting in the Texas Democratic Primary. Rep. Paul Moreno, D-El Paso, Rep. Pat election and thus will be missing from the Pink Dome as well. This list includes: Rep. Some political experts believe the cause of Robby Cook, D-Eagle Lake; Rep. Rick the dramatic increase in voter participation Noriega, D-Houston; Rep. Robert Puente, was because people were stressed by the D-San Antonio; Rep. Dianne White Delisi, mortgage crisis and financially strained by R-Temple; Rep. Fred Hill, R-Richardson; gas and food prices. Others believe it had to do with the chaos that took place last Continued on page 3 Session with Speaker politics. Still others TCA’s 10th Anniversary In This Issue By Amber Hausenfluck claims, made sure all the employees had valid social security numbers, etc. I was about 6 years old the first time I realized at that point, I did not want to work Ivisited the Capitol. The American in the family business – construction was Member Mentions...................2 Subcontractors Association (ASA) of too hard! Texas was holding a meeting in Austin and 2008 General Election my dad brought my sister and me along. I About the same time I was busy Races......................................4 remember gathering in the hotel lobby complaining about working a “construction with a bunch of ASA members and we all job,” my dad was busy meeting with Texas Legislative Races to headed to the Capitol together to visit subcontractors and suppliers around the members of the legislature to discuss state. In the 1990s, many subcontractors Watch......................................6 construction issues. and suppliers had become very concerned 2009 TCA Round Up & Walk a b o u t t h e i n c r e a s i n g l y l o p s i d e d That was my first experience at the construction contracts they were being on the Capitol..........................8 Capitol and my first experience working asked to sign. They also felt that the Texas with construction issues. There was no laws were stacked against them. For TCA*PAC Membership way to know that I would end up back at instance, in 1995 the Texas legislature Form.......................................9 the Capitol, 20 years later, discussing passed House Bill 740, which made changes some of the same construction issues. to the mechanic's lien law. Many in the TCA Career Center...............10 construction industry felt that the changes In high school, my dad made me work for w e r e a s t e p b a c k w a r d o f b o t h New Workers’ Compensation his company, D&F Industries, a subcontractors' and suppliers' lien rights. Group for TCA Suppliers......11 mechanical contracting company. I answered phones, called in insurance Continued on page 7 TCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2008 Member OFFICERS M Mackie Bounds - Chair MMentions Texas Masonry Council Congratulations Al Hall!! Chamberlin Roofing Superintendent, Al Hall was awarded Steve Rians - Vice Chair The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress’ Most Valuable Texas Fire Sprinkler Player award, presented at the 121st Annual National All Hall (left) receiving his Contractors Association Roofing and Contractors Association Convention in Las award from Bob Bueche Vegas, Nevada. This award identifies and honors outstanding roofing industry workers. These individuals Todd Hewitt - Secretary serve as esteemed role models, as well as demonstrate higher work-related and personal Central Texas Subcontractors Association goals to which their peers and others in the industry may aspire. “In my opinion,“ said Chamberlin Senior Project Manager Bill Lawson, “Al’s devotion to his chosen craft and to Brian Chester - Treasurer Chamberlin over the past 17 years along with his strong character and leadership skills American Subcontractors Assn - North Texas made him an ideal candidate for the NRCA MVP award. We are all very proud of him. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Raymond Risk - President /CEO Darlene Aitken East of Holes Incorporated, Texas Construction Association Houston, Texas, took the office as 2008-2009 ASA Vice President on July 1st 2008 DIRECTORS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Carolyn Barten PHCC Texas Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Facility Texas Council - Painting & Decorating On August 22nd, PHCC President Ken Boen snipped the red ribbon for the Grand Opening of the new PHCC Ken Boen Training and Office Facility Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors located at 145 Trademark Drive, Buda, TX 78610. “This is a dream come true,” said Mr. Boen, Keith Colvin “something PHCC has always Texas Iron Workers Employers’ Association needed to build strong training programs in our industry.” The 5,000 square foot building Darlene Aitken East includes two large classrooms, American Subcontractors Association of Texas six administrative offices, a conference room, and several amenities. A large outbuilding is Paul Holden designed for hands-on training, DFW Drywall & Acoustical Contractors Assn i n c l u d i n g m e d i c a l g a s c e r t i f i c a t i o n , b a c k f l o w Top: PHCC staff help certification, basic plumbing c e l e b r a t e G r a n d classes and apprentice training. Mike Kanetzky Opening of new facility * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * National Electrical Contractors Association Bottom: Ken Boen Charlie LeBlanc snips red ribbon The entire electrical contracting industry lost a tremendous Jerry Kelly ambassador and friend when Charles M.”Charlie” LeBlanc passed away on Thursday, August 21st. Charlie served admirably as Texas Structural Steel Institute the long time Governor of the Southeast Texas Chapter of NECA. He formed relationships at the local, state, and national level that were very instrumental in benefitting not only NECA, but all of our associated Victor Longo industry partners and friends. He understood the importance of Southwest Terrazzo Association political action, and was selected to serve on the NECA National Governmental Affairs Committee from 2000-2001, and again in 2008. Charlie applied his boundless energy, infinite patience, genuine caring David Mettauer and keen instincts to the service of his industry. Charlie LeBlanc will be Fire Equipment Distributors of Texas missed by all who were privileged to know him. Management* * * * * * * * * * *Conference * * * * * * * * * * * at* * *Sea * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Presented by Texas Glass Association Carlos Ornelas April 23-27, 2009 Southwest Specialty Contractors Association TGA would like to invite you to a Management Conference on Carnival Cruise where they will hold their annual meeting & awards ceremony. Featuring guest and management guru Dr. Bill Crawford Glenn Randle speaking on “Feedback Skills for Managers” & “Golf from the Top of Mechanical Contractors Association of Texas the Mind.” This excursion offers the opportunity of Four Fun-Filled Days Land Event in Cozumel 4 Dinners to Network Golf in Cozumel Low Registration Fee. Prices begin at $310! For detailed Allan Woodruff information please contact TGA at 800*842*2762 or Texas Association of Crane Owners [email protected] / www.texasglass.org Jerry Wright Texas Glass Association 2008 Texas Election Update Continued... (north Houston area) after a very heated chaos that occurred in the Texas House last primary race. Former House Member, Al session over Speaker politics. Depending Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock; Rep. Edwards, defeated first term Rep. Borris on how the general election turns out, there Mike O'Day, R-Pearland; and Rep. Robert Miles in the battle to represent House could possibly be a new Speaker of the Talton, R-Pasadena. Rep. Anna Mowery, D i s t r i c t 1 4 6 ( s o u t h H o u s t o n ) . House. A new Speaker could appoint new R-Fort Worth will also not be returning R e p r e s e n t a t i v e M i l e s d e f e a t e d chairmanships and possibly change the next January. Rep. Mowery retired last Representative Edwards in 2004. complete dynamic of the legislature. summer and was replaced by Dan Barrett in a Special Election in 2007. Now, Rep. Roland Gutierrez took office in May 2008, This General Election is also particularly Barrett, D-Fort Worth, will face Republican by way of a Special Election, to fill HD 119 important because the legislature will likely Mark Shelton in the General Election. vacated by Rep. Puente, D-San Antonio. redistrict this state in 2011. Some of the Rep. Gutierrez was the only candidate on Texans elected at the polls in November will There are thirty-eight incumbent the Special Election ballot and is the only not face reelection until 2012 – a year after legislators who do not have a General candidate on the November General redistricting takes place.