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How BTAT Serves You
BTAT is instrumental in passing and
defeating legislation:
BTAT is instrumental in passing and
defeating legislation:
Passed the boat dealer/manufacturer law applicable to Texas
Passed the Uniform Speed Limit Bill for all boats
Passed an equalized state sales tax for all boats, including used boats
Passed a local option property tax exemption on all boats
Passed a fair Boating While Intoxicated statute for Texas Passed a fair Boating While Intoxicated statute for Texas
Passed the Texas Water Safety Act of 1997, which enhances boating safety and directs boating dollars into boat programs
Defeated Mandatory Kill Switch Bill on all power boats
Defeated shallow water bay boating ban legislation
Defeated mandatory boat operator licensing and local boating ban authority
Carefully monitors recreational boat fees or tax increases
BTAT promotes business networking and in-house promotions:
Developed pilot Boater Education classes for utilization at consumer shows
Established the statewide Lakeshore Cleanup program, which provides opportunities for dealership participation and promotion in their local area
Works with Governor’s office and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to promote Safe Boating Week
Provides membership with individualized safe boating promotion ideas for use during Safe Boating Week
Provides Texas boating industry news and networking through the Texas Boating Tide, Board meetings and annual membership meetings
Promotes Texas boating to the general public through its relationship with the media and other public and private sources
Enhances communication of the industry through the printing and distribution of its membership directory
Maintains a close working relationship with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and department staff to ensure the concerns of the recreational boating industry and public are heard
Provides a variety of cost-saving endorsed membership services
Guarantees that all members can gain input to association policies through its statewide Board of Directors
Provides Texas boating industry news and promotes Texas boating to the general public through its website www.btatx.com.
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