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- 4 My Teen - Non-profit teen driver monitoring service dedicated to rewarding safe responsible teen drivers and changing dangerous teen driving behaviors. Safe driving contract available for download.
www.4myteen.org
- AARP Texas - American Association or Retired People - The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. Serving members' needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services. Contact information provided.
www.aarptexas.org
- Another Way Texas Shares - Nonprofit federation of charitable organizations promoting giving to member social, cultural, economic justice, and environmental organizations primarily through payroll deduction in the workplace. Includes history, volunteer and donation information, newsletter, and member agencies.
www.anotherway.org
- Anti Racist Action of Texas - Information on organization to combat racism in Texas. Includes principles, chapters, and contact information.
www.araoftexas.com
- Armenians of Texas - Information about Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio communities, links and issues.
www.texahye.org/texahye
- Association for Computer Educators in Texas (ACET) - Dedicated to the advancement of computer education in the state of Texas. It promotes the free exchange of information about state-of-the-art computer hardware, software, publications, teaching methodologies and tools among computer educators, hardware and software vendors, and other computing specialists.
www.texasacet.org
- Austin Families, Inc. - Provides child care resource and referral services to the public and corporations.
www.austinfamilies.org
- C-MAT - Custodial Management Association of Texas - Provides management personnel of custodial and building services an organization to exchange ideas on maintaining and improving the standards of environmental sanitation.
www.cmatexas.com
- C.A.M.P. - The Camping Association for Mutual Progress - Organization for Texas youth camps. Includes goals, members, and contact information.
www.texaskidscamps.com
- Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown, U.S.A. - Residential, basic care facilities that provide boys and girls ages 5-18 a variety of academic, vocational, spiritual and extra-curricular activities at no cost.
www.calfarleysboysranch.org
- Commemorative Air Force - An all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose relates to the preservation, demonstration, and display of military aircraft through the ages.
www.commemorativeairforce.org
- Communities In Schools - Central Texas - Exists to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for a successful life by providing school-based social services and links to community resources.
www.cisaustin.org
- Drums Not Guns - Non-profit membership organization devoted to stopping violence through the power of percussion; to provide youth with creative ways to re-channel negative energy and diffuse anger; to build team spirit, self-worth, and self-esteem; to learn to listen better, and to develop community thru the power of percussion.
www.drums.org/dng
- Earth Share of Texas - An organization of local, state, national, and international nonprofit environmental groups participating in workplace giving programs.
www.earthshare-texas.org
- Family Focus Project - Seeks to enhance children's developmental progress, strengthen partnerships between parents and professionals, reach high-risk populations, and lower child abuse and neglect rates.
www.ed.gov/Family/ParentCtrs/mental.html
- FOP Texas State Lodge - The Texas headquarters of the Fraternal Order of Police. Includes organization and membership information.
www.texasfop.org
- Goodwill Industries of East Texas - Goodwill store, and facilities located in East Texas
www.tylergoodwill.org
- Heritage Intervention Programs - HIP is a non-profit organization whose mission is to minimize drug use, gang involvement, school truancy, and delinquent behavior among at-risk youth.
www.hiptexas.org
- JPCA - Justices of the Peace and Constable's Association of Texas membership organization. Information and overview of the Justice Courts and Constable authority.
www.jpca.com
- Koi And Water Garden Club Of North Texas - The club meets monthly to share the challenges and rewards of Koi keeping and water gardening.
www.nortexkoi.org
- Lone Star Koi Club - Provides club data, pond tours, newsletters, photographs and information about the club.
www.lonestarkoi.com
- Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant Organization - Official Preliminary to the Miss America Pageant.
www.misstexas.org
- Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas F and AM - Governing body of mostly African-American Freemasons in Texas. Includes contact information, calendar and the history of Prince Hall Masonry and Masons in Texas.
www.mwphglotx.org
- Newcomers Club Directory for Texas - A Texas directory of Newcomers Clubs, which help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities.
www.newcomersclub.com/tx.html
- North Texas Blacksmiths Association - An ABANA chapter formed to help spread the knowledge of the Blacksmithing craft. Membership form, meeting locations, projects, photographs, historical references, and newspaper articles.
www.flash.net/~dwwilson/ntba
- Odd Fellows Lodges in Texas - Includes contact information, locations, and meeting times.
www.ioof.org/IOOF/USA/Texas/TX_Lodges.html
- Private Providers Association of Texas - A non-profit organization representing both for-profit and non-profit providers of community-based services to approximately 7,300 Texans with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
www.ppat.com
- Save Texas Cemeteries, Inc. - A statewide, educational organization to help save all cemeteries in the state of Texas from destruction. Headquarters in Austin. Includes contact information and an overview of the mission and related projects.
www.rootsweb.com/~txstc
- Spay - Neuter Assistance Program, Inc. (SNAP) - Offers free and low cost spaying, neutering, and veterinary services in order to reduce pet overpopulation. Clinics in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. Provides information on coupons, fees, news, events, and veterinarians' answers to pet health questions.
www.snaptx.org
- St. David's Relief Foundation - Non-profit organization based in Arlington, Texas, providing humanitarian aid to the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the devastating war in Bosnia and Croatia.
www.stdavids.org
- Tarrant Area Food Bank, Fort Worth, Texas - To help feed children and elderly in 13 counties. Concerned citizens can either donate food or volunteer.
www.tarrantfoodbank.org
- TDCJ's Unofficial Home Page - For Texas Correctional Officers. A non-profit, employee run online newsletter and information forum. including chat, message board, news, and information.
www.tdcjid.com
- Texas Alliance For Human Needs (TAHN) - An independent, statewide, multi-issue organization connecting people, ideas, and action to improve the lives of all who lack opportunities and resources. The Texas Alliance serves as a clearinghouse providing data, testimony, technical assistance and materials and serves as a link to national issue coalitions.
www.txalliance.org
- Texas Association of Assessing Officers - General information, membership and opportunities for Texas Assessing Officers (TAAO).
www.tsgweb.com/taao
- Texas Association of Counties - Home page for Texas Association of Counties, a statewide, non-profit trade association for county officials in Texas.
www.county.org
- Texas Association of School District Police (TASDP) - Affiliated with the Texas Municipal Police Association so as to afford to the school district police greater access to professional training; to have greater opportunities for a legislative agenda; and, to enable members to receive legal representation in times of personal need.
www.tasdp.org
- Texas Association on Mental Retardation - Mission is to enhance the quality of services and provide meaningful opportunities and choices for people with mental retardation and their families by exchanging information and ideas, and by advancing the knowledge and skills of individuals in the field.
www.TAMR-WEB.com
- Texas Barber - Informs Texas barbers about the laws and regulations which affect their industry so they may participate in the legislative and regulatory process.
www.texasbarber.com
- Texas Blue Knights VII - Texas Law Enforcement motorcycle club, a non-profit organization.
www.texasblueknightsvii.org
- Texas Coalition for Adoption Resources and Education - Advocates adoption laws that are in the best interest of all adoptees. Includes the Texas Adoption Registry, discussion forums, articles, newsletters and statistics.
www.txcare.org
- Texas County and District Attorneys Association - Information on the elected attorney positions dealing with county government. Training resources, schedules and information on support and membership.
www.tdcaa.com
- Texas Dog Clubs - Directory of Texas Dog Clubs: All Breed Kennel Clubs, Breed Specialty Clubs, Obedience Clubs and Specialized Training Clubs
barkbytes.com/sclubs/TXCLUB.HTM
- Texas Dog Hunters Association - Supports continuing the practice of deer hunting using dogs. Includes membership form, news, and events.
www.tdha.org
- Texas Dog Organizations - Texas' kennel clubs, specialty, obedience and agility clubs, and rescue organizations on the web.
www.txdogs.homestead.com
- Texas Downtown Association - TDA - A statewide organization dedicated to supporting and assisting organizations and individuals committed to revitalizing centers throughout Texas.
www.texasdowntown.org
- Texas Elks State Association - B.P.O.E - Information about Elks Lodges in the state.
texaselks.org
- Texas Folklife Resources - A non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the celebration and perpetuation of the folk arts and folklife of the Lone Star State.
www.main.org/tfr
- Texas Girl Scouts - Links to Girl Scout troops and councils in Texas.
www.emf.net/~troop24/scouting/gs-tx.html
- Texas Grand Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls - Masonic related organization for young women. Includes information on the order, news, and history.
www.serve.com/texas
- Texas Guardianship Association - Mission is to help protect the dignity and well-being of incapacitated individuals.
www.texasguardianship.org
- Texas Homeless Network - Committed to promoting effective service to homeless people by providing information, resources, and technical assistance to homeless service providers in Texas.
www.thn.org
- Texas IMPACT - An advocacy organization sponsored by Christian and Jewish groups in Texas which promotes public policies that enhance freedom, justice and economic opportunities for all people.
www.texasimpact.com
- Texas Inmates Families Association - Provides information for the inmates' family members and informs state elected officials and the general public about the effects of the criminal justice system upon the inmates' family members.
www.tifa.org
- Texas Juggling Society - Devoted to the practice, study, and continued appreciation of any art form dealing with the manipulation of an object or series of objects.
www.place.org/tjs
- Texas Justice Foundation - The Texas Justice Foundation provides free legal representation in landmark cases in protect individual rights, limit government to its appropriate role, and promote a better business climate for job growth in Texas.
www.txjf.org
- Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society - A fun place to learn about your backyard pond, fish, and water plants.
www.texaskoi.com
- Texas League of United Latin American Citizens - Advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population in the United States.
www.texaslulac.org
- Texas Licensed Child Care Association (TLCCA) - Offers membership information, a searchable directory, and legislative updates for licensed child care providers.
www.tlcca.org
- Texas Lions Clubs International - Multiple District 2 - Information about and links to Lions Clubs and Lionism in Texas.
home.flash.net/~pickens2/md2.htm
- Texas Low Income Housing Information Service (TxLIHIS) - Information about low income housing policy, needs, programs and issues in Texas. Special section on Texas-Mexico border housing conditions and colonia issues.
www.texashousing.org/txlihis
- Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network - Rescues and rehabilitates marine mammals that strand along the State's coast. Provides information on research, education, mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and release.
www.tmmsn.org
- Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) - The Foundation's mission is to improve Texas government by generating academically sound research and data on state issues, and by recommending the findings to opinion leaders, policy makers, the media and general public. The work of the Foundation is conducted by academics across Texas and is funded by hundreds of individuals, foundations and corporations.
www.tppf.org
- Texas State Grange - Includes contact information for the fraternal organization in Texas.
www.nationalgrange.org/about/states/texas.htm
- Texas State REACT Council - Includes club and organization information, affiliate resources, upcoming events, and links to other REACT chapters.
www.texasreact.org
- Texas Women in Law Enforcement - Dedicated to the advancement and education of women in law enforcement.
www.twle.com
- The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas - CLEAT is the largest state police association in Texas, representing over 17,000 Texas peace officers.
www.cleat.org
- The Fort Hood Officers' Wives' Club - A nonprofit organization which raises money through various fundraisers then redistributes the funds within military and civilian communities.
forthoodowc.org
- The Grand Lodge of Texas, AF and AM - The governing body of most Freemasons in Texas. Includes masonic information, list of Lodges, and the history of Masons and Masonry in Texas.
www.gltexas.org
- The Grand Lodge of Texas, Knights of Pythias - Includes information about the organization and a list of Lodges in Texas.
members.aol.com/pythians/index.html/Page3.html
- The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health - The Hogg Foundation is comprised of both the Will C. Hogg Fund, which supports new mental health projects throughout the state of Texas, and the Ima Hogg Endowment, which only supports direct mental health services for children and their families in the Houston area.
hogg1.lac.utexas.edu/Default.html
- The Texas Archeological Society - An educational, non-profit organization that believes in archeological resource protection.
www.txarch.org
- The Texas Jaycees - Service organization for young men and women between the ages of 21 and 40.
www.texasjaycees.org
- We Care: A Benefit Trail Ride - A retrospective on the benefit for the families of the three law enforcement officers ambushed and killed October 12th, 1999 at Pleasanton, Texas.
www.geocities.com/winemaking/wecare.html
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