October 2008
TDI RULEMAKING HEARING UPDATE
The Texas Department of Insurance held its Biennial Rulemaking Hearing on October 2. The agenda items and TLTA's positions can be found on the TLTA website. At this time, no decisions have been rendered and the Commissioner has chosen to leave the record open for comments until October 31, 2008. We will continue to update you as information becomes available. Special thanks to the TLTA Regulatory Committee, the witnesses who testified on behalf of TLTA and all of our volunteers for your hard work and dedication - we couldn't do it without you!
TLTA LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE STORE
We are very excited about the improvements to the TLTA Online Store and we think you will be too! If you have not received your login/password or are having issues using the new system, please contact
Kelly Warren.
REGISTER TODAY FOR TLTA'S UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Don't Miss The Central Texas Two-Step: Two Great Programs Back-to-Back In Austin
October 23 -- Commercial and Non-Residential Transactions: Meeting Everyday Challenges
October 24 -- Central Texas Regional Seminar: Tough Times. Tough Topics -- Survival. Strategy. Solutions.
OKLAHOMA LAND TITLE SENDS BEST WISHES
Oklahoma Land Title Association President Mary Ann Nelson sent a
letter sharing her concern for those affected by the recent hurricanes in Texas.
NAVIGATING THE WATERS OF SENATE BILL 300
Carl Pankratz, Republic Title, provides insight to Senate Bill 300 - relating to the duration of judgment liens in favor of the state.
April 23, 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to extend the duration of an abstract of judgment in favor of the State of Texas or a state agency to 20 years. Titled Senate Bill 300, this bill serves to amend the Texas Property Code in a manner that will profoundly affect the data reported as part of a routine title examination. Given that title examination is at the heart of our industry, it is important we attempt to fully understand the significance of Senate Bill 300 in order to effectively modify our practices to ensure full compliance.
2008 ANNUAL TLTAPAC ONLINE AUCTION NOVEMBER 6 - 13
Now Accepting Auction Item Donations!
The TLTABay Online Auction fundraiser benefits the TLTAPAC. The auction will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Thanks to our members, the Annual TLTAbay Online Auction raised almost $20,000 last year.
We need your help to secure auction items to ensure another spectacular year. Suggested donation items include: electronics, gift cards, sporting event tickets, travel vouchers, vacations, spa packages and jewelry.
Contact
Tedrah Hutchins for more information or download a
Donation Form.
WHAT HAS TLTA DONE FOR YOU LATELY?
Imagine our surprise at the October 2 TDI Rulemaking Hearing when Burnie Burner, General Counsel for the Texas Guaranty Association, testified that the TLTA website was an excellent resource.
Check out the Legislative and Regulatory section of our website for a complete list of agenda items, summaries and TLTA Board positions.
TLTA mourns the loss of these industry members and friends.
Bert Corkill, 1937 - 2008
Bert joined Stewart Title in 1956 and following management positions in Beaumont and Galveston, moved to Houston in 1972 to manage and expand the Houston operations for the company. He was named a region manager in 1974 and worked to spread the agency network and often assigned to analyze offices in other parts of the country to improve profitability. He retired in 2000 as the Chairman of Stewart Mortgage Information, but continued to serve as Chairman of National Closing Solutions until 2006.
Joyce Henderson, 1941 - 2008
Joyce was the Senior Examiner and Chief Title Officer at LandAmerica Production Center in Houston, Texas. Serving in the industry for more than forty-five years, she trained possibly thousands of title industry people directly or indirectly. There will be a gathering of old friends at Blanco’s on West Alabama in Houston on Thursday, October 16th from 4PM to 7PM to celebrate Joyce's life.
Read Full Obituary.
Laurie Lang, 1958 - 2008
Laurie was hired by Gordon Hollon in 1991 to manage Kendall County Abstract Company. She was later joined by her husband Mike and together they managed the company for Mr. Hollon until his death in 2002 at which time they purchased the company from Mr. Hollon’s estate. Laurie enjoyed doing things that brought joy to others and satisfaction to her - like personally baking each employee’s favorite birthday dessert.
Robert “ Bob” Merritt, 1932 - 2008
Bob was active in the Texas title industry from the mid-1950s until his retirement in 1990. In 1972, Bob moved his family to Conroe, Texas to accept a position as manager of Conroe Title Company, where his knowledge, experience and dedication soon brought him to the attention of national underwriter Old Republic Title Insurance Company. Bob remained with Old Republic until retirement, eventually serving as its southwest regional vice-president.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
We would like to welcome our newest members to TLTA.
TLTA PIONEER RECOGNIZED BY BROKER MAGAZINE
Georgia Duke, North American Title Company, is August's Broker Magazine Industry Icon - The 'Grand Dame' of the Texas Title Industry Isn't A Duchess. She's a Duke.
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