Public Policy and Focus Areas Through the Texas Council’s public policy efforts, Community Centers gain the opportunity to expand and improve services to their

The Greater Waco Chamber is a volunteer-driven business organization that serves as an economic development force attracting jobs and investment. The organization opened the first green Chamber building in America on June 6, 2008, to serve as the marketing headquarters for Greater Waco. The building aspires to be the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified building in Greater Waco.

Texas Nurses Association (TNA) is a state-wide, professional association of registered nurses (RN). Founded in 1907, TNA is the oldest professional nursing organization in Texas. Its members represent all segments of nursing practice, from direct patient care to administration, consulting to advanced practice, and education to legislation. Members come from all practice settings: hospital, home and community health, public health, higher education, long-term care, school health, and policy. Texas Nurses Association/Foundation Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) is one of the largest state veterinary medical associations in the nation and is recognized for its leadership on important issues, innovative solutions and effective representation. The excellence of its educational programs, publications and legislative efforts has fostered an outstanding reputation among veterinarians and sister associations across the country. TVMA was organized in 1903 and continues to operate as a nonprofit organization under the laws of the state of Texas. The mission of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association is to promote, advocate for and protect the veterinary medical profession and to advance animal health for the well-being of animals and humans.

The corporate office for the constituent lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association's Mission is to Enhance Members'​ Business Success Through Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy, Education, Networking, and Promotion of Professionalism.

The Arc of Texas is the oldest and largest nonprofit, volunteer organization in the state committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices which affect their lives in a positive manner. The Arc supports families, advances public policies, provides training programs, and builds a statewide network of advocates. Since our founding in 1950 by a group of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc of Texas has been instrumental in the creation of virtually every program, service, right, and benefit that is now available to more than half a million Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, The Arc continues to advocate for including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all aspects of society. Read more about our history and major accomplishments.

Since opening in 1925, we've been serving the families of Central Texas with compassion, sensitivity and respect. From the beginning, our family has made it our primary goal to bring comfort to families and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Our commitment to our community has spanned the decades and endured through wars, advances in technology and changes in fashion. We endured the Great Depression, the dawn of the computer age and political elections with hanging chads. We were in downtown Waco with other families during the devastating tornado of 1953. Decade after decade, we’ve brought comfort to those seeking the services of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

Preferred Management Services AAMC is an Accredited Association Management Company serving clients in Houston and surrounding areas. Our focus is working with Homeowners Associations, Commercial and other group Associations.