For people who love Texas public schools this is a banner day.  The TASA/TASB Convention kicks off today, right here in River City, the New Jerusalem on the Colorado, the People’s Republic of Austin.  So welcome to all of you who will be traveling here today.

This afternoon, Joey Moore and I will be speaking on Ten Things School Board Members Need to Know About Personnel Issues.  Tomorrow morning it will be my privilege to welcome those of you who attend the annual skit written, produced and performed by the TASB Legal Staff. I will be pleased over the next two days to see old friends, make new ones, and take in the positive energy generated by thousands of public school advocates gathered in one place.

Be sure to stop by our firm’s booth, say hi and pick up some SWAG. We will be at Booth 1620.  And then, of course, there is the annual reception sponsored by Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo and Kyle. Be there or be square!  5:00 to 6:30 at Fleming’s.  The first drink is on me.

DAWG BONE: TASA/TASB ROCKS THE CAPITAL CITY.