LABOR ORGANIZERS; ORGANIZER'S CARD

Sec. 101.110. LABOR ORGANIZERS; ORGANIZER'S CARD. (a) A labor organizer operating in this state must apply in writing for an organizer's card before soliciting members for the organizer's organization. (b) An application for an organizer's card must: (1) be filed with the secretary of state by mail or in person; (2) state the applicant's full name and labor union affiliations, if any; (3) describe the applicant's credentials; (4) be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's credentials; and (5) be signed by the applicant. (c) On the filing of an application for an organizer's card, the secretary of state shall issue the applicant a card containing: (1) the applicant's name; (2) the applicant's union affiliation; (3) a space for the applicant's signature; (4) the designation "labor organizer"; and (5) the secretary of state's signature, dated and attested by the state seal. (d) A labor organizer shall: (1) carry the card issued under Subsection (c) whenever the organizer is soliciting members; and (2) exhibit the card on request of a person being solicited for membership. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.21(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.