Unify. Advocate. Advance. TEXO is working together to build the best construction community through unity and leadership. TEXO UNIFIES the construction industry by offering resources for best practices and opportunities to expand professional networks TEXO ADVOCATES for its members by lobbying for the construction industry at the state and national levels of government. TEXO educates its members on new regulations and litigation that affect the future of the construction industry. TEXO ADVANCES the industry and its members by providing the necessary training, certifications, and educational resources. TEXO celebrates its members'​ accomplishments in order to help their businesses grow.

The Big 12 enters its 27th year as one of the nation’s premier athletic conferences under the direction of new commissioner Brett Yormark. TCU and West Virginia joined the league on July 1, 2012 and became the Big 12’s first additions since inception, joining Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech. Beginning on July 1, 2023, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston will become members. The Conference’s hard work ethic and strong values have translated to enormous success in its first 26 years. Since it began competition in 1996-97, the league can boast of 77 NCAA team titles and over 700 individual national championships. The Big 12 sponsors 23 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, swimming & diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fielded in basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. Big 12 institutions create a league that encompasses five states and nearly 38 million people. Nearly 5,000 student-athletes from across the United States and around the World compete annually in the sports sponsored by the Conference. The Conference currently conducts postseason championships for 22 of its 23 sports with the Football Championship Game returning in 2017 after a six-year absence. Each championship helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The Conference office is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Founded in 1970 by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, The Cooper Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting life-long health and wellness through fitness research, education and advocacy. The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS) is our treasure - the world’s largest and longest-running observational study on measured aerobic fitness. FitnessGram by The Cooper Institute is the national test of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program and is the most widely used youth physical fitness assessment and reporting tool in the world, measuring the physical and aerobic fitness of over 10 million students across the country.

The Catholic Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public charity that receives contributions from donors engaged in charitable gift and estate planning. As a community foundation, we offer considerable flexibility and significant tax advantages to most donors. We are equipped to handle gifts of virtually any financial source and complexity. Whether considering current giving or planned giving options, donors can rely on The Foundation to facilitate all aspects of their fund, and trust in our qualified staff to ensure their philanthropic goals are met. Led by a professional staff and a respected Board of Trustees, the Foundation is a good steward of the funds that donors invest. The Catholic Foundation is the primary philanthropic resource in the Diocese of Dallas. We have established an unparalleled reputation for integrity, stewardship, and effective grant-making. We welcome donors of all faiths and can make grants to all legally-defined charities whose work is consistent with Catholic values. Established in 1955, The Catholic Foundation was founded by a group of dedicated Catholic laymen. More than $126 million from the unrestricted endowment and donor-established funds has been provided to meet the needs within the Diocese of Dallas and the community, through grants to various religious, educational and charitable organizations. Today, operating as a community foundation, The Catholic Foundation is home to more than 500 different funds and manages about $300 million in assets.

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is a non-profit organization that board certifies obstetricians and gynecologists (OB GYNs) and offers continuing certificating to OB GYNs in the United States and Canada. Board certification is a voluntary process for those physicians who choose to pursue certification.

The WAC is an NCAA Division I conference comprised of 9 schools, located in Arlington, TX. Member institutions include Abilene Christian University, California Baptist University, Grand Canyon University, Seattle University, Southern Utah University, Tarleton State University, The University of Texas at Arlington, Utah Tech University and Utah Valley University. The WAC crowns team and individual champions in 19 sports – 9 men’s and 10 women’s.

Founded in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with nonprofit organizations, primarily in North Texas, to serve others and improve their quality of life and life circumstances in tangible ways. The mission of the Foundation is to serve God by serving others, sharing His resources in ways that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families in our community.

ePayResources™ has been empowering financial institutions and businesses to be informed, compliant, and competitive in payments for nearly 50 years. As an innovative Payments Association and a founding sponsor of the Center for Payments, we provide emerging and legacy payments expertise, professional development, and industry leadership through education, publications, compliance support, risk management, and advocacy. Our staff of nationally accredited payments and risk professionals provides situational analysis and response guidance on our Payments Answerline™ and keeps you informed of industry developments that impact operational processing, fraud detection, and your bottom line. Our subsidiary, ePayAdvisors, provides payments audits and risk assessments and customized payments strategy consulting. Visit epayresources.org and follow us on Twitter (@ePayResources_), LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas supports the Jewish Dallas community by serving as a hub for information, resources, and development. It is the one place where philanthropy, volunteerism and shared commitment come together to make a difference in the community and the world. From hometown to homeland, we bring life-saving and life-sustaining care to Jewish community interests in Dallas and overseas.

Southwestern Medical Foundation is a visionary institution that identifies opportunities and challenges to inspire and advance progress in medicine. The Foundation helps create needed resources to advance medicine primarily in the southwestern United States through the commitment of donors, helping to assure the highest quality of medicine through scientific discoveries, medical training, and patient care. Since 1939, the Foundation has connected the vision of donors with highly innovative programs and served as a sustainable funding source for leading edge research, medical education and patient care, while stewarding the important assets which donors have entrusted. Southwestern Medical Foundation is guided by four building standards: Service to Community, Vision of Excellence, Mindful Stewardship, and Best Outcomes. Each building standard is a promise to donors, beneficiaries, and generations to come that the Foundation is dedicated to bringing the gift of better health to our community and to the world beyond. For more information, please visit swmedical.org

The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the residential lighting industry, serving members and their customers. The association serves to protect and advance the industry, while promoting the sale and proper application of quality lighting products. ALA makes it possible for companies in the lighting industry to: - Increase their share of the market - Develop effective public relations programs to increase consumers' awareness of lighting and sell more products through the showroom channel of distribution - Benefit from low-cost, convenient sales and design training opportunities - Monitor the actions of legislative and regulatory bodies and receive representation in the industry's best interest during negotiations - Encourage the continuing development and proper use of safe, energy-efficient products The association's strategic objectives are organized into three categories - Public Affairs, Education and Organizational Affairs - and are updated by an executive committee each year with input from members and professional staff.

The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) is the professional association representing physicians, residents and medical students in Dallas County. DCMS has grown from 30 physicians to over 8,500 since its inception in 1876. DCMS is a leader at the local, state, and national levels and is the second-largest medical society in the country. The mission of DCMS is to promote public health and advocate for physicians and their relationships with patients, while upholding professionalism in the practice of medicine.