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Texas Governor Did the Right Thing

Whether at the local, state or national level – lawmakers need to engage with industry as a ‘partner’ in order to make responsible policy decisions.

July 8, 2019

By now, you’ve more than likely heard all about the events surrounding the plumbing industry in Texas.

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Texas Abolishes the Plumbing License Law

Unless further legislative action is taken, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners may cease to exist in September 2020.

July 2, 2019

Ron George

Recently, Texas lawmakers struck a blow against the health and safety of its citizens when they failed to renew the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

PMI Testifies on Adverse Impacts Expected from Latest Section 301 Tariffs

June 18, 2019

The association believes the 25 percent duties will harm job creation, cause lost sales, and result in higher prices for consumers.

HARDI CEO Talbot Gee Testifies in Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development

June 6, 2019

Gee focused his verbal presentation on the industry skills gap, the use of new media to attract talent, success of apprenticeships and training programs in the industry, and the bias against trade jobs.

Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

June 5, 2019

"We've got this," the governor tells plumbers worried as their profession faces deregulation.

Legal Pipeline

Counteroffer with Care

Too much negotiating can cost you the contract.

June 4, 2019

Steven Nudelman

Now and then, courts decide unexciting, predictable cases that illustrate fundamental concepts of black-letter, “hornbook” law. These cases are not novel, earthshattering or groundbreaking.

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Using Pressure Regulators for Site Distribution in Natural Gas Pipelines

A pressure-regulating station provides a ‘break’ in the system.

June 4, 2019

The codes covering higher-pressure natural gas distribution systems are CFR-2011 Title 49, Volume 3, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards and ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.