[Texgreen] Don't Tag Texas! March 2 Rally opposing NAIS & Trans-Texas Corridor

[margaret]

Don't Tag Texas!
March 2 Rally

Together with several other groups, we will be sponsoring a rally in 
Austin on Friday, March 2 -- Texas Independence Day. The Texas 
Legislature will be considering bills to address both the National 
Animal Identification System and the Trans-Texas Corridor, and our 
elected officials need to hear from the people! A parade of tractors, 
horses, and people will drive, ride, and walk up Congress Avenue to the 
Capitol. People will then gather on the steps of the Capitol for 
speakers.

Please come join us for this important event! And help spread the word 
by posting flyers at local feed stores, supply stores, farmers markets, 
and co-ops! You can download flyers at 
http://farmandranchfreedom.org/content/dont-tag-texas, as well as 
finding many other materials to help educate the public and your 
legislators on the Take Action page. We also need donations to help 
cover the costs of parking, buses, printing signs, etc. You can donate 
online, and earmark the donation for the rally.

Date: Friday, March 2, 2007, Texas Independence Day

Time: The march will begin between 1:45 and 2 pm, and the rally on the 
steps of the capitol will run from 2:30-5:30

Musical Performance and Speakers: To be announced soon (including 
Grammy award-winning blues artist, Jimmie Vaughan)

Tractors, horses, etc: Please email info@farmandranchfreedom.org or 
call 866-687-6452 if you are planning to bring your tractor, horse, or 
any other animal. We need to have a head count to make sure we have 
enough parking, volunteers, etc. All animals need to be under full 
control at all times - please do not bring any animals that are not 
used to traffic, crowds, and lots of noise.

Staging Area for the March: We have reserved a parking lot at the 
northeast corner of 1st and Red River. If you plan to be part of the 
march up Congress, please be at the staging area NO LATER THAN 1:30 pm. 
Click here for a map of the area -- the lot is marked with a star. [ 
http://tinyurl.com/2sc2vt

Other Parking: If you plan to join us for the rally on the steps, 
please come early to make sure you get parking near the Capitol. Here's 
a map of the area:
http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Map.htm

Lobbying: While you're in Austin, go talk to your legislator (or his 
staffers) in person! We'll have talking points and information packets 
to help people effectively lobby.

BLOG: http://www.dont-tagtexas.com/

We need a large crowd to show the legislators that people care about 
this issue!! Please come, and bring your friends and family!

Judith McGeary
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance