Industry Legislation & Advocacy

Because of our legislative efforts we have worked to abolished the "trailer tax", extended the "Theft of Services law" to include monthly agreements, clarified "the definition of an RV" so RV park owners are not included in pro-tenant manufactured laws, and worked to push school start dates back. Member dues help to fund our legislative efforts which protect the industry as a whole. As individuals this could never occur - as a team it has become a reality! Many other projects are in the works - all for the benefit of our members. Thanks to the efforts of Ron Hinkle and the Ratliff Company.

Ron Hinkle began his legislative career in 1983 when he was appointed as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Texas House of Representatives and later served as Legislative Division Director for the House. Hinkle has served in various state agencies, including the Public Utility Commission, in the position of legislative liaison before becoming an independent legislative consultant. Hinkle has represented Fortune 500 companies in telecommunications and electric utilities as well as statewide travel and tourism associations and national small manufacturers.