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The Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC), TMA's political advocacy arm, has endorsed legislative and judicial candidates [PDF] that its chair says will be "champions for patients and their physicians."
"We anticipate they will listen to their local physicians and constituents and work hard on their behalf to improve the accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of Texas' health care system," said Manuel Acosta, MD, chair of the TEXPAC Board of Directors.
Time is running out, but it is still not too late to order slate cards listing the TEXPAC-endorsed candidates running in contested judicial races. You can order online [PDF] or by calling TEXPAC at (800) 880-1300, ext. 1363, or (512) 370-1363.
Remember, early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20.
Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee (TEXPAC) is a bipartisan political action committee of TMA and affiliated with the American Medical Association Political Action Committee (AMPAC) for congressional contribution purposes only. Its goal is to support and elect pro-medicine candidates on both the federal and state level. Voluntary contributions by individuals to TEXPAC should be written on personal checks. Funds attributed to individuals or professional association (PAs) that would exceed legal contribution limits will be placed in the TEXPAC administrative account to support political education activities. Contributions are not limited to the suggested amounts. TEXPAC will not favor or disadvantage anyone based on the amounts or failure to make contributions. Contributions are subject to the prohibitions and limitations of the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Contributions or gifts to TEXPAC or any CMS PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions or business expenses for Federal income tax purposes. Only contributions to the TMA Foundation, any CMS foundation and The Physicians Benevolent Fund are deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Contributions from a practice business account must disclose the name of the practice and the allocation of contributions for each contributing owner. Should you have any questions, please call TEXPAC at (512) 370-1361.
Action, Oct. 16, 2008
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