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| Part VI, Line 2 | Marshall Banks a director officer of the organization and Fernanda Banks former Executive Director are related by marriage. |
| Part VI, Line 6 | The organization is a Texas nonprofit nonstock corporation with four classes of membership: Direct Members Associate Members Affiliate Members and Honorary Members. Direct Members in good standing are entitled to vote on matters submitted to the membership including election of directors and officers with one vote per Direct Member. Other membership classes may participate in meetings but do not have voting rights unless otherwise provided in the bylaws. |
| Part VI, Line 7a | The organization has members. Under the bylaws Direct Members in good standing have the right to vote and elect members of the governing body at annual or duly called meetings. Each eligible Direct Member has one vote. |
| Part VI, Line 7b | Direct Members in good standing constitute the voting membership class of the organization. Direct Members have the right to vote on matters submitted to the membership under the bylaws including the election of directors and officers amendments to the bylaws and other significant matters requiring member approval. Each eligible Direct Member is entitled to one vote. |
| Part VI, Line 11a | A complete copy of Form 990 was provided to the officers and members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. The return was reviewed for accuracy by management and leadership and any questions or revisions were addressed before submission. |
| Part VI, Line 19 | The organizations governing documents and financial statements were available to the general public during the tax year upon request. Organizational information was also made available through the organizations website and other customary communications. |
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