Each year Texas Motorcycle Rights Assoc. Tri County Chapter host a 4th of
July Rally in Old Glory to celebrate the birth of our nation. This year
Tom Maddux of Lost Prairie Cycles will host a Texas Independence Day
Freedom Rally to celebrate the birth of our state. The Rally will be held
in Groesbeck, Texas, March 3-5 with proceeds going to TMRA 2. (Watch for
Flyer). This will become one of our major fund raising events of the year.
Free Camping (self contained RVs welcome)
Field Events w/Trophies - Live Music (Bands TBA)
Vendors and Food - Bike Show - Naughty Nighty Contest - Wet T-Shirt
Contest
Poker Run - 1st Bike out 9:00am Last Bike @ 11:00am 50/50
Pre-Registration $30 per Person includes Run T-Shirt (at gate $30 no
T-Shirt)
Pre-Registration deadline February 15th.
We need the support of all clubs and Independent Riders if we are to
maintain the Legislative office in Austin and a constant presence in the
State Capitol.
WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED W/Support from Texas ABATE and Texas COCs
. Opened HOV Lanes to Motorcycles.
. Changed tolls on new toll roads for bikes with trailers or sidecars.
. Received permanent medical exemption for helmet use.
. Caused Breckenridge Park to change their ban on motorcycles.
Caused Right To Carry Bill to be introduced and worked for passage.
. Convinced SW Memorial Hospital to lift their no motorcycle parking rule.
. Helped kill "No Fault" insurance during two consecutive legislative
sessions. Bills would have added $0.40 per gallon to gasoline tax,
increased MC registration by 11% of market value as set by state and
increase traffic violation tickets with astronomical surcharges.
. Changed the way most legislators perceive motorcycle riders.
. Received handicapped license plates for motorcycles.
Were successful in killing Road Block Bills during two sessions that would
allow any police agency in the state to set up road blocks for four hours
at a time and search anyone stopped by the officers without probable
cause.
. Increased Budget for Rider Training by $ 424,000 annually during two
sessions.
. Worked with DPS Motorcycle Safety Bureau to get the motorcycle safety
course to count as the road test to get your motorcycle license, if you
already have a car or truck license. Also, you can take the ERC for ticket
dismissal.
. Modification of the state helmet law in '97 so you have a choice to
ride without your helmet
. Active in repeal of the ISTEA federal helmet mandate.
. Established a full time legislative office, in Austin, to monitor
legislation and protect rider's rights.
. Got legislation passed to prevent discrimination based on style of
dress or mode of transportation, however it was vetoed by the Gov. Rick
Perry. Several other Bills we got passed were vetoed by the governor also.
Helped draft and pass legislation to allow any person who can legally own
a gun in Texas to carry it, concealed, in your personal vehicle without a
Concealed Carry Permit.
