Protect Your Rights

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AMOT has formed My Rights Texas to give a voice to Texans across the state who oppose continued efforts to enact a statewide law to ban smoking. With the My Rights Texas campaign, we will work together to protect the financial viability of small business owners, and to stand up for private property rights and individual freedoms that Texans hold dear. Limited government and personal liberty are principles that Texans hold dear – and we believe, are the core principles that have allowed small businesses like ours to thrive.

A recent survey indicates that voters have little stomach for further government encroachment and want the government to focus on true quality of life issues like fighting crime and fixing our public schools. Visit the coalition website at www.myrightstexas.org for more information and to sign up for the e-mail newsletter.

2008 AMOT Convention
35 Years and Still Going Strong!

Thanks to everyone who attended the 35th Annual AMOT Convention in Corpus Christi. If you have any questions about the convention or need any specific follow up, contact Toni Silcox.


Stay tuned for details about the 2009 Convention.

AMOT Hot Topics

Texas Smoking Ban Threat Not Over — We Need Your Help!

When the Legislature convenes again in January 2009, opposition efforts to push a statewide smoking ban will once again be in full force. Those of you who stand to lose business if the legislature comes in and tells you that a legal activity – smoking cigarettes – is no longer legal in your bar, tavern or other business must stay actively involved OR get involved in this effort now. We thank those who have been helping with this fight– and encourage others to get involved today! Texas has a long history of personal liberty and private property rights – and with your help, we can continue to operate our businesses and protect those basic rights we hold dear. Contact AMOT if you would like more information or visit www.myrightstexas.org to stay updated on this important issue.

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AMOT is the only industry voice on matters before the Texas Legislature and other levels of government. We employ a full-time staff and team of lobbyists whose sole purpose is to promote coin operated businesses and protect our interests. AMOT’s record of achievement has been astounding. If you are concerned about the potential impact of issues such as gaming law changes and local and state smoking bans and are not a member of AMOT, we encourage you to join today! For additional information on AMOT membership please contact Toni Silcox at amot@amot.org or 512.472.1043. Click here for the AMOT Accomplishment Brochure.

LATEST NEWS

TEXAS

AMOT Convention A Success
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2008 AMOT Convention in Corpus. Please e-mail us your feedback.

Gambling with disaster

Houston Chronicle, September 28, 2008
Expanded gambling likely will remain a long shot next session. But with much or all of the state's anticipated surplus now gone with Ike's wind and storm surge, gambling advocates may find more lawmakers willing to listen to their arguments.

Lawmakers study selling Texas Lottery

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, September 11, 2008

During the past four years the state lottery has generated about $1 billion annually, according to the Legislative Budget Board, the 10-member panel which advises the governor and the Legislature how the money should be appropriated. Duncan and Chisum are board members. However, ticket sales peaked at $3.7 billion in 2006 and have dropped since, according to the board.

NATIONAL

Smoking ban takes toll

Monessen Valley Independent, September 29, 2008

But restaurants and bars that traditionally counted smokers among their clientele are finding a part of their business being snuffed out.

Bowling alleys feel impact of smoking ban

Meadville Tribune, September 28, 2008

Lost Lanes proprietor Natalie Hanks said her establishment has lost 74 regular bowlers from last season due to the recent state law that forbids smoking in public spaces...“We knew there would be a dropoff, but not this severe.”

Business report on smoking ban misses the point

Yuma Sun, September 23, 2008

When 20 percent of restaurants and bars report a decrease in sales taxes after the ban went into effect, that seems awfully significant to us....When our reporter talked with local restaurant and bar owners, some were pleased with the ban and some were not. That illustrates why imposing one standard on all is wrong. Just as we do not want a law requiring that smoking be allowed at all establishments, we do not want one banning it for all. Let the marketplace decide who succeeds and who loses, based on the establishment's choice on smoking.
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