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TAMACC Urges Texas Legislature to Reconsider HB 4 And Similar Bills Impacting Local Economies

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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TAMACC's Chairman of the Board Samuel Guzman, in an impassioned plea, underscored the potential consequences of bills like HB 4, SB 4, and SB 11.

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  • TAMACC's Chairman of the Board Samuel Guzman, in an impassioned plea, underscored the potential consequences of bills like HB 4, SB 4, and SB 11.
  • The ripple effect of these measures would be felt most acutely by local businesses and communities, according to TAMACC.
  • TAMACC is calling on the Texas Legislature to pause and reflect on the potential consequences of these bills and explore more inclusive, pro-business solutions.
  • Despite the pressing deadline, TAMACC stands resolute in its commitment to fostering diverse and thriving local economies, advocating for policies that support businesses and communities throughout Texas.

CENTEGIX Posts Record Demand for Its Wearable CrisisAlert Solution

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, announced that new customers of its award-winning CrisisAlert™ solution were the highest in company history and that demand in the first half of 2023 has exceeded the 2022 full-year result.

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  • School districts nationwide overwhelmingly select CENTEGIX's CrisisAlert wearable panic button to protect staff and students.
  • Now with more than 600,000 badge users, CENTEGIX is by far the industry leader and largest solution provider of wearable incident response technology for K-12 education, representing over 95% of the wearable safety technology market.
  • Customers tell us that CENTEGIX is the standard in wearable safety, and because all staff wear our badge, it builds a culture of safety at the location and in the community," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.
  • In addition, CrisisAlert includes unique capabilities not possible with other wearable panic buttons:
    Precise room-level location of the alert is delivered to responders.

Feeding Texas Network Backs Major Hunger-Fighting Wins During 2023 Legislative Session

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Dallas, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the support of the Feeding Texas network of food banks and anti-hunger champions across the state, the Texas Legislature passed several new laws that will prevent hunger for Texans experiencing food insecurity.

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  • Dallas, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the support of the Feeding Texas network of food banks and anti-hunger champions across the state, the Texas Legislature passed several new laws that will prevent hunger for Texans experiencing food insecurity.
  • “This year’s legislative session was our most successful since Texas food banks came together as a network over 20 years ago to engage state lawmakers in the fight against hunger,” said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas.
  • From small, rural communities to major metropolitan areas, these new laws will help feed Texas families and support food banks across the state.
  • Feeding Texas leads a unified effort for a hunger-free Texas.

CENTEGIX Applauds Texas after Alyssa's Law Officially Enacted

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX™, the leader in incident response solutions, commended Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature following the signing of Alyssa's Law. The legislation will require Texas public and charter schools to provide all classrooms with silent panic alarm technology.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX™, the leader in incident response solutions, commended Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature following the signing of Alyssa's Law.
  • The legislation will require Texas public and charter schools to provide all classrooms with silent panic alarm technology.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school safety legislation, Alyssa's Law
    "Today, Texas has proven itself to be a nationwide leader in school safety," said CENTEGIX CEO Brent Cobb.
  • Thanks to leaders like Governor Abbott, Representative Thierry and Senator Creighton in supporting this important legislation, Texas students, teachers and parents can all rest a little easier."

JPI Announces Appointment of Scott Turner as Chief Visionary Officer

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI announced today that Scott Turner has been named Chief Visionary Officer, a new leadership role focused on the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic vision for the company's growth and expansion.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI announced today that Scott Turner has been named Chief Visionary Officer, a new leadership role focused on the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic vision for the company's growth and expansion.
  • "I am thrilled that JPI has chosen Scott Turner as their Chief Visionary Officer," said Dr. Ben Carson, the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
  • As the Chief Visionary Officer at JPI, Scott is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision to drive the company's growth and expansion.
  • Prior to being named as Chief Visionary Officer, Scott has served as an advisor to JPI for the past two years.