DENPAC

@theTDA's PAC • advocating for the preservation of organized dentistry • promoting dental health for the people of Texas • established in 1967

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Secretary Nelson spoke with @theTDA about the services our office provides to professionals across Texas.

Our office appreciates their contributions to the state’s business and regulatory landscape. #TexasBusiness

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TDA + DENPAC = Effective Advocacy

As the political advocacy arm of the Texas Dental Association, DENPAC and TDA work together through a well-organized, well-informed, united front at the Texas Capitol.

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DENPAC relies on Texas dentists.

DENPAC combines the resources of political funds, legislative expertise, and TDA dentists to influence key decisionmakers.

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DENPAC supports dentistry, not party politics.

DENPAC is non-partisan, meaning support is given based on a candidate's views regarding organized dentistry, not their party affiliation.

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Do you know DENPAC?

As the political advocacy arm of the Texas Dental Association, DENPAC helps safeguard against counter-productive legislation and ensures TDA has a constant presence at the Texas Capitol.

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SB 3 will provide tax relief to many small business owners in the state. This legislation, from the Second Special Session, was signed into law by Governor Abbott on July 22nd. The bill raises the current franchise tax exemption from $1 million to nearly $2.5 million. #txlege

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After the first called special session expired yesterday, Governor Abbott called the Second Special Session to focus solely on property tax relief. A special session can last no more than 30 days, but the Governor can call an unlimited number of special sessions. #txlege @theTDA

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TDA’s dental insurance reform bill, HB 1527, was signed into law by Governor Abbott yesterday. This legislative victory is an example of @theTDA’s ongoing commitment to reducing insurance burdens facing Texas dentists. #txlege

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Today is the last day the Governor can act on legislation passed in the regular session of the 88th Legislature. If the Governor does not veto or sign a bill into law, today it becomes law without his signature. #txlege @theTDA

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HB 3824, the bill allowing dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic under certain conditions, was signed into law by Governor Abbott today. #txlege @theTDA

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TDA-supported HB 290 was signed into law by Governor Abbott on 5/23. This legislation expands Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) eligibility to sole proprietors & professional organizations if those in the MEWA are in the same state. It will take effect on 9/1 #txlege

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Only hours after the regular session of the 88th Legislature adjourned Sine Die yesterday, Governor Abbott called the First Special Session to address two of his priority items that were not finalized during the regular session: property tax relief and border security. #txlege

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140 days after it began, the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die (Latin for “without day,” meaning the legislature won’t convene again until the 89th Session in 2025, unless called into a Special Session by the Governor). #txlege @theTDA

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So great to have students from the Woody L. Hunt Dental School team up with dentists from the El Paso District Dental Society to meet with Representative @ClaudiaOrdazTX on @theTDA Legislative Day in February. #txlege

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HB 1527 @theTDA’s dental insurance reform bill has cleared its final hurdle in the House and now heads to Governor Abbott for action. It addresses 3 major pain points dentists encounter with dental insurers: retroactive denials, disallow clauses, & silent network leasing. #txlege

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Great group of dentists from the Central Texas Dental Society with Representative @BradBuckleyDVM on @theTDA Legislative Day in February. #txlege

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Today, the Texas Senate unanimously passed HB 1527, @theTDA’s dental insurance reform bill! The bill now heads back to its originating chamber for the House to concur in the Senate amendments made in committee. Stay tuned for more updates! #txlege

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Wonderful team of dentists from the Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society met with Senator Morgan LaMantia on @theTDA Legislative Day back in February. #txlege

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Today, @theTDA’s dental insurance reform bill was unanimously passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. HB 1527 establishes fair and transparent procedures between dental insurers and providers to protect the dentist-patient relationship. #txlege

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This morning DENPAC Chair Dr. Lee Clitheroe addressed @theTDA House of Delegates and discussed the important role DENPAC plays in TDA’s advocacy efforts on behalf of organized dentistry.