The involvement of physicians, medical students and alliance members is critical to the success of TMA's grassroots lobbying efforts. A vital asset to TMA's professional lobbying team, only you can give your state legislators the most accurate picture about how the issues really affect the practice of medicine and the patients of Texas. This section offers you some tips for lobbying your legislator on the issues of importance to you, the legislative process in Texas, a Texas Legislative glossary and more.

• Lobbying Tips
• Sample Conversations: Election Official and the Constituent
• The Legislative Process in Texas
• Texas Legislative Glossary