THBI IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATION FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES IN TEXAS The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) is the leading public policy voice for the healthcare and bioscience industry in the state of Texas. Among the many efforts we undertake, we work to promote effective legislation and a steady regulatory environment at the state and federal levels. THBI is championing the way to position Texas as a global leader within the biotechnology and life sciences industries. Why join THBI? THBI’s structure is designed to represent the needs and interests of companies, higher education institutions, communities and economic development organizations working across the entire life science spectrum, both large and small. Our membership consists of pharmaceutical companies, agricultural biotech interests, academic institutions, energy companies, biotech and medical device companies, economic development entities and service providers providing unparalleled networking and synergy to effectively address the public policy needs of Texas’ growing life science community. Our members benefit from ongoing opportunities to interact with public officials and industry leaders through regular legislative briefings, THBI events, networking opportunities and updates. THBI members also have access to our group purchasing program. What is the value of being a THBI member? Access to public policy products such as legislative tracking, interim hearing reports, election coverage, and campaign updates Enhanced visibility for your organization Invitation to events and exclusive networking opportunities Discounts and access to group purchasing program How to join THBI? Complete the membership form and return with your preferred form of payment to: Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute c/o JHLCompany P.O. Box 12275 Austin, TX 78711 501(c)(6) Tax ID: 76-0501034
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
______ $35,000- Level One Seat on the THBI Board of Directors (by vote), State and Federal Government Relations Committee All benefits below ______ $25,000- Level Two Possible seat on the THBI Board of Directors (by invitation and vote) Seat on the State and Federal Government Relations Committee All benefits below ______ $15,000- Level Three Possible seat on the State and Federal Government Relations Committee (invitation only) Participation in THBI advocacy efforts on state and federal levels Access to exclusive THBI Legislative Bill Tracking and committee/regulatory hearing briefings All benefits below ______ $10,000- Level Four Opportunity to join THBI Committee meetings (invitation only) Opportunity to partner with THBI on public policy discussion or on-site visit* Opportunity to purchase exclusive THBI Legislative Bill Tracking and committee/regulatory hearing briefings (+$2,500) All benefits below ______ $5,000- Level Five Opportunity to purchase exclusive THBI Legislative Bill Tracking and committee/regulatory hearing briefings (+$7,500) First opportunity to sponsor THBI events All benefits below ______ $1,000- Level Six/LeadTexas Invitation to THBI member events Regular issue updates and President briefing calls Company name on THBI website Access to group purchasing programs Economic development partners joining at this level are also members of LeadTexas * If you would like to host a public policy discussion or on-site visit, contact Julia Perkins at
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