Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Texas

Political Activism

Texas Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Texas.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Texas has 31 Senators and 150 House members.

To qualify for the Texas State Senate, you must be 26 years of age, a resident of the state for five years prior to the election and a resident of the district from which elected one year prior to the election. A senate term is four years, with one half of the body being elected every two years.

To qualify to run for the Texas House, you must be 21 years of age, a citizen of Texas for at least two years prior to the election and a resident of the district for at least one year prior to the election. Representatives serve two year terms running for election in even numbered years.

The regular session begins on the second Tuesday in January of each odd numbered year. The regular session lasts 140 calendar days.

There are no term limits in Texas.

Texas has a Republican trifecta.

To learn more about the Texas Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

There are currently no bills that are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

There are many instances where Mechanical Insulation, Firestopping and other construction issues are prevalent and relevant to our industry in legislation that is not at the state level. 

Campaigning for work in educational facilities, industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, medical facilities and office/residential facilities often position our industry to be successful. 

If you know of any upcoming legislation or efforts being campaigned for this state, please contact the LMCT.

When a bill is introduced for the state-wide efforts, we will update this section.

Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2005)

Louie Gohmert (R)

2nd District:

(Since 2019)

Dan Crenshaw (R)

3rd District:

(Since 2019)

Van Taylor (R)

4th District:

(Since 2021)

Pat Fallon (R)

5th District:

(Since 2019)

Lance Gooden (R)

6th District:

(Since )

Vacant ()

7th District:

(Since 2019)

Lizzie Fletcher (D)

8th District:

(Since 1997)

Kevin Brady (R)

9th District:

(Since 2005)

Al Green (D)

10th District:

(Since 2005)

Michael T. McCaul (R)

11th District:

(Since 2021)

August Pfluger (R)

12th District:

(Since 1997)

Kay Granger (R)

13th District:

(Since 2021)

Ronny Jackson (R)

14th District:

(Since 2013)

Randy Weber (R)

15th District:

(Since 2017)

Vincente Gonzalez (R)

16th District:

(Since 2019)

Veronica Escobar (D)

17th District:

(Since 2021)

Pete Sessions (R)

18th District:

(Since 1995)

Sheila Jackson Lee (D)

19th District:

(Since 2017)

Jodey Arrington (R)

20th District:

(Since 2013)

Joaquin Castro (D)

21st District:

(Since 2019)

Chip Roy (R)

22nd District:

(Since 2021)

Troy Nehls (R)

23rd District:

(Since 2021)

Tony Gonzales (R)

24th District:

(Since 2021)

Beth Van Duyne (R)

25th District:

(Since 2013)

Roger Williams (R)

26th District:

(Since 2003)

Michael Burgess (R)

27th District:

(Since 2018)

Michael Cloud (R)

28th District:

(Since 2005)

Henry Cuellar (D)

29th District:

(Since 2019)

Sylvia Garcia (D)

30th District:

(Since 1993)

Eddie Bernice Johnson (D)

31st District:

(Since 2003)

John Carter (R)

32nd District:

(Since 2019)

Colin Allred (D)

33rd District:

(Since 2013)

Marc Veasey (D)

34th District:

(Since 2013)

Filemon Vela (D)

35th District:

(Since 1995)

Lloyd Doggett (D)

36th District:

(Since 2015)

Brian Babin (R)

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

(Since 2002)

Ted Cruz (R)

(Since 2013)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Texas. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Texas.

Resident Agent Requirement? No.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary. Texas Elec. Code § 253.101.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Out-of-state and federal PACs (“out-of-state committees”) contributing more than $500 in the state must provide certain information to the Texas Ethics Commission.
    • Before contributing $500 or more to a candidate, a federal PAC should provide the candidate with a copy of the PACs FEC statement of organization, certified by an officer of the out-of-state committee.
  • Before contributing $500 or more to a candidate, an out-of-state PAC should provide the candidate with a written statement, certified by an officer of the out-of-state PAC, listing the full name and address of each person who contributed more than $100 to the PAC during the 12 months immediately preceding the contribution.
  • If contributing less than $500, out-of-state and federal PACs must include a report with the contribution.
    • The report must include either: 
      • A copy of the PACs FEC statement of organization certified by a committee officer; or
      • The committee’s name, address, and phone number; the name of the person appointing the committee’s campaign treasurer; and the name, address, and phone number of the committee’s campaign treasurer.
  • To qualify as an out-of-state committee, at least 80 percent of expenditures must go to federal and/or non-Texas candidates.Texas Elec. Code § 251001(15).

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

No contribution limits.

Statewide Official: No contribution limits.

Legislative Official: No contribution limits.

Local Candidate: No contribution limits.

PAC: No contribution limits.

Political Party: No contribution limits.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh