By Laws
Texas Association of Bass Clubs

ARTICLE I - Name and Purpose.

Section 1: Name

This Organization shall be called the Texas Association of Bass Clubs, hereafter referred to as TABC.

Section 2: Purpose

To stimulate public awareness of the necessity of preserving the public waters of the State of Texas and it's related recreational areas; to promote better fishing waters through lake management and research; to assist in pollution control and increase public awareness of its necessity; to promote water safety; and to encourage youth participation in the sport of fishing.

ARTICLE II Membership

Section 1: Club Membership

Any club situated in the state of Texas or in the Republic of Mexico, which is dedicated to bass fishing and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of and dedicate itself to the principles of TABC, may apply and become a member of TABC provided it meets the following qualifications:

        · If applying club has more than twenty (20) members, it must affiliate with a minimum of twenty (20) members through the club.

        · If applying club has twenty (20) members or less then said club must affiliate with 100% of its                membership through the club.

Section 2: Affiliate Membership

Any person/individual who agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of TABC and pay his/her annual dues shall be an affiliated member of TABC.

Section 3: Annual Dues

A club must compensate TABC for each individual member's dues, which may be collected at its own discretion. The Annual dues for individual club members and affiliated members is twenty dollars ($20) for individuals and thirty dollars ($30) for a family membership per calendar year. A Lifetime Membership is offered to individuals for a one time fee of $250.

Section 4: Late Dues

Annual dues of active members, as provided by these By Laws, are due on May 1st of each year. Dues paid after May 31st will incur a 20% late fee.

Section 5: Removal of Members

Any affiliate member or member club may be removed from membership by majority vote by the Board present at a TABC meeting, whenever in its judgment the best interest of TABC will be served.