Membership

We are so excited you are joining TEXDRA. Your membership truly means a lot to us. Your membership dues go towards helping us advocate for YOU.

• Hover over the Membership menu item above and select the appropriate Member Application (Individuals or Firms)
• If you prefer to join offline, click on the appropriate button below to mail in your application.
• Please note our membership year runs from September 1 through August 31. 

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Member Benefits

TEXDRA is different.  We specialize in freelance reporting.  We give back -- free CE, legally researched guidance on rules and statutes, social events to raise our spirits, quick online posting of questions and jobs.  We fight for our profession nonstop, during legislative sessions and year around. 

Join the Best & Make a Difference!   

Below are just a few things we offer to our members.

• Advocate for and protect all Texas court reporting professionals
• Welcome CSRs and CRFs as voting members, regardless of the method
• Specialize in freelance court reporting, including the statutes, rules, and codes governing court reporters and reporting firms
• Retain professional legislative consultant (lobbyist) and testify to legislators on behalf of Texas CSRs and firms
• Draft pro-reporter legislation enacting remote reporting and revising further certificates
• Connect members with job referrals through The TEXDRA Connection, our online forum for posting jobs, asking questions, and sharing information
• Present semi-annual one-day seminars at affordable prices that meet all mandatory CE requirements for Texas CSR renewal
• Offer free online continuing education on a range of topics
• Offer prorated dues for new members within six months of the annual renewal date
• Extend free membership to Texas court reporting students AND offer a free upgrade to Professional member status upon passing the CSR
• Host social events to keep you informed, updated, and involved

 
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OFFLINE (PAPER) APPLICATIONS

individuals

FIRMS