LMA Texas Chapter membership grows by 34 percent in six months.

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Since the formation of the LMA Texas Chapter in January 2012, the chapter's membership has grown 34 percent. These numbers, combined with strong sponsor support and quality programming, have established a foundation that will lead to the long-term health of the chapter. During the previous five years, the number of LMA members residing in Texas (as part of the Southeastern Chapter) averaged 100, plus or minus five to 10 at any given time.

The Texas Chapter launched with a member count of 109 and, as of July, membership reached 147. This...