Texas Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee (TOTAPAC)

TOTA PAC Board 
Chair: John Luna
Treasurer: Tara Alexander
Secretary: Kelly Parmet

What Is the Political Action Committee (PAC)?
The PAC is a voluntary nonprofit committee that is not affiliated with any political party, candidate or organization. The committee is dedicated to ensuring a proactive and timely response to legislative or regulatory activity which may impact the practice of occupational therapy. The purpose of the TOTA PAC is to provide a voice for occupational therapy practitioners in the State of Texas political arena. The TOTA PAC accomplishes this purpose by providing financial support to Texas legislative and constitutional officeholders and candidates that benefit the public by improving and protecting issues related to occupational therapy. The TOTA PAC assists occupational therapy practitioners organizing themselves for more effective political action in the State of Texas.

Why Is this Relevant to You?
The profession of occupational therapy needs to be actively involved in the political arena to address issues related to the provision of services and clients served. The TOTA PAC provides a means to bring those concerns to the political arena, specifically to officeholders, candidates, and legislators.

Why Is It Important to Support the PAC?
Texas officeholders, candidates, and legislators respond to the needs that are brought before them. The profession of occupational therapy and current and potential clients who need occupational therapy require a voice to present concerns to Texas officeholders, candidates, and legislators. The TOTA PAC provides a means to let policymakers know what we do and who we serve.

What Can You Do?
Respond to TOTA legislative alerts, contact your legislator, and donate to the TOTA PAC.

You can participate in the following ways:

• Talk to your patients about occupational therapy issues
• Volunteer to work on a state candidate's campaign
• Urge your friends and patients to vote for candidates that support occupational therapy
• Form a personal relationship with your state elected officials
• Be a Virtual Advocate:

  Internet:	You can support advocacy by listening to hearings, floor sessions and press conferences over the Internet.
  TV	You can view legislative proceedings through AT&T Uverse TV.
  Locate & Track	Do you want to find legislative bill information on your own? Track bills of interest to you? Bookmark your favorite bills? Go here.
  Find Your Legislator	Find your legislator by zip code and links to legislators' websites. Check it out here.
  Give	Support the TOTA PAC - make an online donation today. Political contributions help ensure TOTA's access to political decision so that we can advocate on important issues for occupational therapy practitioners.

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Meet the TOTA Legislative Advisors

Kathy Hutto stands out at the Texas Capitol as an Austin lobbyist recognized for her expertise in healthcare and human services delivery system. That coupled with her knowledge of the legislative process and how state agencies work ensures her clients’ needs are met.
Whether working with clients on their message or strategy to influence a legislative or agency decision involving their business, analyzing proposed regulations or legislation to determine client impact, or implementing a grassroots campaign, Kathy is a focused professional. With over 30 years of experience, her relationships with the people who get things done in Texas guarantees Kathy’s clients will have a seat at the table when decisions are made that effect their profession or business. Her work ethic is unmatched.

Denise Rose has been working in and around the Texas Capitol for over a decade, primarily in the areas of healthcare and hospital policy. She is extremely well-versed in the legislative and appropriations processes, and has cultivated relationships throughout the Texas Capitol and in state agencies.

Contact us for additional information on becoming involved with TOTA's Political Action Committee.