March 2024
In This Month's Edition
- How the Best Leaders Drive Innovation
- TLTAPAC Board Celebrates Legacy of Chair Emeritus Bert Massey
- Register for TLTA's Annual Conference by April 6 and Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing
- Highlights from TLTA's 2024 Land Title School
- Don't Miss: TLTA Returns to McAllen April 6 for South Texas Seminar
- In Memoriam: Stewart Morris Sr.
- ICYMI: Showcase Your TLTA Membership: Introducing a New Member Email Signature Graphic
How the Best Leaders Drive Innovation
Harvard Business Review Podcast
If you’re leading innovation, you need very specific leadership skills. Leaders who shepherd innovation can’t rely on formal authority. Instead, they need to understand how to get people to co-create with them, which requires mastering three key roles —architect, bridger, and catalyst—or the ABCs of innovation. In this short podcast episode, you’ll learn how to fill each of these roles—from how to assemble the right team to how to build real connections and mutual commitment.
Listen and learn more »
TLTAPAC Board Celebrates Legacy of Chair Emeritus Bert Massey
TLTAPAC Board members gathered in Austin on February 22 for a special celebratory lunch and board meeting, honoring Chair Emeritus Bert Massey for his remarkable contributions to the organization.
Bert Massey, TLTAPAC Board Chair Emeritus, reflects on his many years of service to the PAC and is honored by friends and industry peers for his leadership and dedication
During his service as TLTA President from 1981-82, Bert's visionary leadership led to the establishment of the TLTAPAC, recognizing the crucial role of political engagement in safeguarding and advancing our industry's interests. Bert, who served as Chair of the PAC Board since its inception, prior to stepping into the role of Chair Emeritus in 2023, has been a driving force behind the TLTAPAC's success for decades, and it was an honor for his friends and industry peers to have the opportunity to gather and toast his legacy.
Tom Rutledge and Bert Massey share a joyful moment at the TLTAPAC Board Lunch
Roland Love applauds Bert Massey for his legacy of service to the TLTAPAC
Comptroller Glenn Hegar shares industry-specific economic insights
In addition to the luncheon, the TLTAPAC Board had the privilege of welcoming Comptroller Glenn Hegar as a distinguished guest speaker for the meeting. Comptroller Hegar provided invaluable insights on the latest developments impacting TLTA members, offering his perspective on the current state of the Texas economy, trends in state revenues, and potential risks that could affect our industy.
Register for TLTA's Annual Conference by April 6 and Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing
JUNE 3-5, 2024 | LA CANTERA RESORT
Don't miss the best our industry has to offer at the TLTA 2024 Annual Conference and Business Meeting! Hear from speakers tackling the big challenges facing our industry today, and learn how your workplace and business can transform to thrive in a challenging marketplace.
REGISTER TODAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING
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TLTAPAC Lunch and Breakfast Speakers Announced
Learn more about the expertise they bring to the table.
TLTAPAC Lunch
featuring Evan Smith
Senior Advisor. Emerson Collective, Prior CEO & co-founder, Texas Tribune
TLTAPAC Breakfast
featuring Lawerence Yun
Chief Economist, National Association of REALTORS®
With timely updates, thought-provoking discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, these events are a cornerstone of our Conference experience that you simply can't afford to miss!
Add these TLTAPAC events to your Conference agenda
Interested in sponsoring this one-of-a-kind industry event?
Contact Josh Meeks to learn more.
Highlights from TLTA's 2024 Land Title School
TLTA's Land Title School, held from March 4-6, 2024 at the Kalahari Convention Center in Round Rock, was a tremendous success, thanks to the dedication of our
School Committee. This year, our program underwent a series of enhancements, including refreshed materials, an expanded mentor program lunch, interactive workshops, and coverage of more intermediate scenarios by industry experts, ensuring that our attendees received the most comprehensive and relevant education possible.
Engaging presentations by industry leaders captivate attendees at TLTA's Land Title School
Couldn't make it to our most recent Land Title School and looking to brush up on your knowledge before the next School is held Spring 2025?
Dive into title industry fundamentals with
Title 101 On-Demand
Texan Title Insurance Company Sponsors June Van Etten Memorial Scholarship
We're thrilled to announce Carri Clark from Eastex Title Company, Inc. as the recipient of the 2024 June Van Etten Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Texan Title. This scholarship, named in honor of June Van Etten, a founding member of the TLTA Certification Committee and longtime member of the Land Title School Committee, continues her tradition of commitment to title industry education.
Don't Miss: TLTA Returns to McAllen April 6 for South Texas Seminar
NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER
Learn more about the program and the hot topics in store on our
South Texas Schedule Page.
THE SHADOWS OF REAL ESTATE FRAUD
David Tandy
Texas National Title
RED FLAGS THAT CAN ECLIPSE YOUR DEAL
Rebecca Adams
Agents National Title
ILLUMINATING COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENTS: COVERAGES, RELATED RULES, & HOW TO ISSUE
Roland Love
Independence Title
UNCOVERING CLAIMS: THE PROCESS, COMMON CLAIMS, & RECENT TRENDS
Rebecca Adams
Agents National Title
Roland Love
Independence Title
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Thank you to our 2024 South Texas Seminar sponsors
In Memoriam: Stewart Morris Sr.
OCTOBER 28, 1919 – MARCH 11, 2024
Stewart Morris Sr., who helped grow Stewart Title into what it is today, passed away March 11 at the age of 104.
Morris’ extended family started Stewart Title in 1893. At the age of 10, he started working as an office boy sweeping floors, running errands and tending to other tasks for $5 a week. Morris went on to become president and co-CEO of the company, now known as Stewart Information International.
Morris and his brother, Carloss Morris, were thrown into leadership when their father, William Carloss Morris, and two other top company leaders all passed away in 1950. At the time, Stewart Title only had eight offices and a few agents in Texas. Morris’ leadership helped grow the company to all 50 states and 13 foreign countries with offices and agents in over 9,000 locations.
In 2018, Stewart Title celebrated Morris’ 80 years of service to the company.
Read Stewart's obituary »
ICYMI: Showcase Your TLTA Membership: Introducing a New Member Email Signature Graphic
We are excited to introduce a new graphic for your email signature that allows you to proudly showcase your membership with TLTA and demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to upholding the highest standards in our industry.
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By integrating this graphic into your email signature, you're not only demonstrating your commitment to our trade association but also communicating to your clients your dedication to protecting Texans' property rights. It serves as a visual representation of your active involvement in TLTA and your continuous efforts to remain informed, connected, and engaged with the latest industry developments that impact both your business and your customers.
Instructions on how to add the signature graphic to your email signature can be found here.