NAC Update: We WIN in Texas!
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NATURIST ACTION COMMITTEE
UPDATE
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http://www.naturistaction.org
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DATE:
SUBJECT: Victory in
TO: All naturists
Dear Naturist:
The Naturist Action Committee (NAC) declares victory in the fight against a legislative bill that threatened naturists in the state of
Texas House Bill 1466 attempted statewide regulation of sexually oriented businesses. The bill's broad primary definition would have included naturist and nudist parks, camps and resorts. Any other business (like a health club or bowling alley) that might be rented or used temporarily for naturist activities could also have been defined as a sexually oriented business.
With help from NAC and NAC's professional legislative lobbyist, House Bill 1466 found itself mired in committee. The bill is dead.
DISCUSSION
Rep. Bill Zedler (R-Arlington) was the sponsor of HB 1466. First elected in 2002 with the help of money from the political action group of discredited former Congressman Tom DeLay, Rep. Zedler has enjoyed success with a number of his bills.
The threat to naturists from House Bill 1466 was frightening and easy to understand. To the customary list of sexually oriented business definitions, HB 1466 added "any other commercial enterprise ... whose employees or customers appear in a state of nudity."
Not only would the definition have applied to every naturist and nudist park in the state, it would have included gyms, spas and pools with changing rooms.
WHAT HAS NAC BEEN DOING ABOUT THIS BILL?
Immediately after House Bill 1466 was filed, the Naturist Action Committee hired a professional
NAC considered it essential to assure that naturist resorts and parks in
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Some legislation is best dealt with quietly, and House Bill 1466 is an example. In this instance, NAC chose not to call for the sort of grass roots action that can be so very effective in other situations.
WHAT IS NAC ASKING YOU TO DO?
This is an update and an announcement of a specific victory. The Naturist Action Committee is NOT asking you to take action at this time. The threat from House Bill 1466 is gone, but those who introduce such legislation are not. Please watch for NAC Action Alerts, Advisories and Updates on other topics of interest to naturists.
MORE INFORMATION
You can access additional information on the Web site of the Naturist Action Committee.
www.naturistaction.org
Select "Alerts, Advisories and Updates." Under Current Updates, you'll find the text of this NAC Advisory, along with links to the complete text of Texas House Bill 1466 and the NAC Advisory of
PLEASE HELP NAC HELP NATURISTS
As the nonprofit volunteer political adjunct to The Naturist Society, the Naturist Action Committee is a vigorous force at work on behalf of naturists. NAC stands up for private naturist and nudist resorts, parks and camps, just as it champions the responsible clothing-optional use of public lands.
NAC does not hesitate to engage legislative lobbyists when it becomes necessary. But lobbyists are expensive. NAC relies entirely on your voluntary support. Please donate generously with a check to:
NAC
Or use your credit card to make a direct donation online through NAC's Web site:
www.naturistaction.org/donate/
Thank you once again for choosing to make a difference!
Naturally,
Bob Morton
Executive Director
Naturist Action Committee
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Naturist Action Committee (NAC)
- PO Box 132, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Executive Dir. Bob Morton - execdir@naturistaction.org
Online Rep. Dennis Kirkpatrick - naturist@sunclad.com
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