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TEXO, The Construction Association encourages our members to get out to the polls to vote in the 2022 elections. Everyone’s vote counts toward assuring that the right leadership, the Texas economy and the construction industry will remain the strongest in the nation.
 
Click below to view a list of the candidates TEXO has supported during this election cycle at the state and national levels. Be sure to print out this list to bring with you to the polls. Please be aware that you can take a paper list into the voting booth, but you cannot take your phone.
TEXO Special Agents, you have been selected for a special assignment.
 
Your mission is to register today to join us in ONE MONTH on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas to celebrate a successful year, recognize a handful of key members of our industry and network the night away in the casino! The theme this year is Casino Royale, so bust out your best duds and prepare to order your martini shaken, not stirred.
 
Early Bird Pricing will self-destruct TOMORROW, Nov. 2, so register today to save up to $200!
 
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas | 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
The 2.6% GDP expansion in the third quarter demonstrates that the US economy remains resilient despite global headwinds, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "We see here an economy that shifted from very rapid growth to now sustainable growth with the economy operating at its potential," Yellen said.
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
Companies with strong safety standards and minimal insurance claims are being held back by traditional insurance. If you’re paying more than $200k in insurance and your claims are less than 50% of that premium, a captive can take your company to the next level. Your unused loss funds along with your investment returns go back into your bank account rather than giving it to the insurance company. You gain control of your premiums and build equity in your insurance program. Hear when it’s the right time to change your approach.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 2 | 9-10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual Event
The AIA | TEXO Committee invites all who are interested to join us for a technology roundtable discussion where we will dive into how to protect your firm's valuable data. This is an in-person event with lunch served, with special thanks to our sponsor, KSC, Inc. 
 
Speakers:
• Brian Monwai, IT Director, The Beck Group
• Mark Lynd, Head of Digital Business, Netsync
 
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: AD EX | 325 North St. Paul St #150, Dallas, TX 75201
The TEXO HR Committee invites you to join us for a lunch & learn roundtable discussion facilitated by committee member Sarah Rathborne, Senior People Services (HR) Manager at Rogers-O’Brien, on another relevant topic: retention and engagement! All HR gurus and anyone else who may be interested are invited to attend.
 
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Roger's-O'Brien Construction Office | 1933 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75235
This trainer course is designed for personnel interested in teaching the OSHA 10- or 30-Hour General Industry Outreach courses. Special emphasis is placed on required topics in the OSHA Outreach Program. Various instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts will also be covered. Successful completion of the course and the final examinations allow the participant to be recognized as an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry.
 
WHEN: Nov. 8-11 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
The two-day TEXO OSHA 10 Hour course serves as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of the job when required by OSHA standards. After completing the course, participants are mailed an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach wallet-sized card.
 
WHEN: Nov. 9-10 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens, choking relief, and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
 
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the TEXO Safety First class. Topics include recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
 
WHEN: Nov. 14-17 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
This course is intended to increase your knowledge of OSHA regulations related to industrial hygiene as well as relevant industrial hygiene practices and procedures. Specific topics such as permissible exposure limits, respiratory protection, engineering controls, hazard communication, sampling instrumentation, hearing conservation, workplace health program and other industrial hygiene issues will be addressed.
 
WHEN: Nov. 15-18 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature live instruction via Zoom and are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. 
 
When registering for any of the classes below, be sure to list TEXO as who referred you to the program!
 
Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) | Nov. 2-18 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) | Nov. 7-18 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lean Construction Education Program | Nov. 15 - Dec. 20 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Dec. 5-20 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
IN FOCUS BlogIN FOCUS Blog
  
In honor of the TEXO Foundation annual scholarship application closing today, we wanted to take a chance to shine a spotlight on a former TEXO Foundation scholarship recipient. Erin Hilliard, now a successful project engineer with Moss and TEXO Young Constructors Council (YCC) member, built a strong foundation for her career through her scholarship and participation in the TEXO Foundation | ASC Region 5 Student Competition, an annual event where university students in construction programs travel to DFW to showcase their skills and connect with TEXO member companies about career opportunities.
   
Slates Harwell LLP
   
Welcome New MembersWelcome New Members
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: The Demo Company, Humphrey & Associates, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, Rogers-O'Brien, TDIndustries
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
AGC's membership discount programs provide members access to high-quality services, cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloud-based construction management solutions. AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.
Don't miss out on all the discounts that ABC National offers to you as a member of TEXO! ABC Members received more than $35 million in savings in 2019.
 
ResourcesResources
The 2022 Labor Law poster will include the following state- and federal-required posters for all businesses into one laminated 25.5” X 39.5” poster.
 
Texas-Required Posters
Bilingual Discrimination Notice
Bilingual Notification of the Ombudsman Program
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 10 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 5 – Non-Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 6 – Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 7 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Child Labor Law
Texas Payment Notice & Unemployment Compensation
 
Federal-Required Posters
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law (EEOC) – Includes GINA
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Federal Minimum Wage
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Act – 8.5" x 14"
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)
   
Autodesk Inc.
      
Old Republic Surety Company