Regulatory Developments      

           Keeping up with all agency regulations, both state and federal, is not only an important government affairs function, but also an invaluable member service. Texas state government alone contains a myriad of agencies that all promulgate rules and regulations your businesses are regulated by — it doesn’t just stop with the legislation and the statutes.

          The Texas Retailers Association is extremely fortunate to have an experienced team working regulatory issues:

        Karen Reagan has expertise on Tax, Pharmacy, Medicaid, Healthcare, Privacy, RFID and Environmental issues. She is a member of the Comptroller's Taxpayer Advisory Group and the Texas Pharmacy Congress.  Contact Karen Reagan.

        Joe Williams has in depth knowledge on Law Enforcement, Environmental and Food related issues, with emphasis on WIC, EBT at the state and national level.  Contact Joe Williams. 

        Brad Shields is the Association's primary contact to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Department of Transportation. Contact Brad Shields.

        Ronnie Volkening is the Association's resident expert on Alcoholic Beverage, Tobacco and Credit issues. Contact Ronnie Volkening.

       For every other kind of regulatory issue, just call us at (800) 299-4872. For more information, contact TRA at txretailers@txretailers.org.