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TRAPAC stands for the Texas Retailers Association Political Action Committee. TRAPAC is organized to take a bipartisan, non-ideological approach to contributing to candidates for political office whose voting records or stated positions on key issues of importance to the general membership of the Texas Retailers Association meet with the approval of a majority of the TRAPAC Steering Committee.
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TRAPAC Contributor Levels and Recognition Table
(Being Updated at this Time)
| Level |
Amount |
Ribbon |
Certificate & Name on Web |
Lapel Pin |
Name on Poster |
Reception |
Special
Gift |
| Governor |
$ annually |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Senate |
$ annually |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Capitol |
$
annually |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Caucus |
$
annually |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Supporter |
up to $
annually |
Yes |
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TRAPAC Disclaimer
Texas law prohibits corporate contributions to be made to political campaigns. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Investments to TRAPAC, the Texas Retailers Association Political Action Committee, are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The Association will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount of their contributions, and you may refuse to contribute without reprisal by the Association. If your company would like to make a corporate contribution, this type of investment would be made tothe Texas Retailers Association Government Affairs Committee. These funds go towards legislative and regulatory initiatives such as educating legislators and their staff.
If you have any questions about TRAPAC and its activities, please contact TRA at (800) 299-4872 or by emailing rvolkening@txretailers.org.
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