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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Join Us!</span></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>Founded in 1921
by 14 publishers, the Texas Daily Newspaper Association is now the collective
voice of the state’s daily newspapers.  Throughout our history we have
subsidized schools, fought monumental legislative battles, and participated as
a dominant force in the construction of paper mills, as well as recycling
facilities.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>Today, we are a
member services organization with a focused interest in legislative issues
which impact our newspaper and university constituents, as well as all Texans
in the interest of freedom of information.  Our day to day work includes
educational opportunities for our publishing members, as well as internships
for college students.  In 2010, we will expand our focus, adding grant proposal
submissions for expansion of our college intern program.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>During
Legislative years, we maintain a daily presence at the State Capital focused on
protecting our right to “know.”      On May 13, 2009, following intense efforts
by TDNA, The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Texas Association of
Broadcasters, and Texas Press Association,  Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill
670, providing protection for journalists under subpoena from having to testify
or produce documents gathered while acting as a journalist. The bill also
allows journalists to protect their sources in certain cases.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>As the only
Association dedicated to the Daily Newspapers of Texas, and the only newspaper
Association to employ a full time lobbyist,  TDNA relies heavily on the support
and interaction of our newspaper members.  In addition to our lobbying efforts,
TDNA produces a monthly circulation report and linage reports for all
participating members.  In 2009, these reports will be accessible through our
website, providing valuable opportunities for interaction among our members. 
Our annual conference is known for both the educational content and networking
opportunities!</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>Each year, the
Association funds/administers a number of prestigious awards, including the Pat
Taggart Award for Texas Newspaper Leader of the Year, Frank Mayborn Award for
Community Leadership,  John Murphy Award for Excellence in Copy Editing,  Fred
Hartman Excellence in Sportswriting Award and the Bright Idea Awards.</span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#595959'>Realizing the
strain recent budget adjustments placed upon our members, the TDNA Board of
Directors lowered membership fees by 10% in 2009, making this the most affordable
advocacy group your newspaper can obtain!</span></p>

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