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The event is set for July 23-26, 2024 in Plano, Texas, for an event that promises to build on our momentum and take our collective journey to new heights. Sign up now to lock in the early bird rate and save on registration and hotel costs, which ends on July 1! 

 

The full agenda is now available for the upcoming PHCC Texas Annual Conference! With general sessions and breakout sessions, there is something new to learn for everyone! Get 6 CE credits for attending the speaking sessions on Thursday, 6/25 and Friday, 6/26.

 

Just announced.... Visit the Construction Education Foundation (CEF) school on Wednesday, 6/24 from 2-5 p.m. Transportation will be provided from the hotel. This is a great opportunity to tour this amazing facility that trains our apprentices, and to meet our instructors. Make this part of your plans for this Conference!

 

Now is the time to plan your conference, download the agenda to see all the activities planned this year.

On Tuesday, 7/23 join us at Barney's Toilet Seat Museum for some fun before the conference starts. There is no better place to eat nachos and drink beer than the Toilet Seat Museum! Transportation from the hotel provided. Separate registration required. Sponsored by CWF Restoration 

 

Wednesday, 7/24 enjoy a round of golf at The Hills - Clubs at Prestonwood. Shotgun start at 8 a.m., separate registration is required. Sponsored by LMH Agency

Join us Wednesday afternoon for a visit to the CEF facilities, transportation from the hotel provided.  End your Wednesday with a Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall, food and drink provided, sponsored by Federated Insurance.

Wednesday is also the discounted QSC Service Manager Training, separate registration required. This is an incredible opportunity to get this training in one day at a discounted rate. Everyone should send their service managers to this training!

 

Thursday, 7/25 take a break from the education sessions to view the Apprentice Contest in the Exhibit Hall, sponsored by UA Local 100, ARRK Code Consulting, LLC, and IAPMO.

Thursday ends with Dinner & Bash, a great time to mingle and celebrate. We will announce our Apprentice Contest winner and give out tons of great prizes. This is also your opportunity to learn a new line dance or refresh your skills with our Line Dancing Instructors. Prizes and appreciation given for trying! Sponsored by Milwaukee Tools.

 

Friday, 7/26 ends with our Annual Business Meeting and installation of our new Board Members.  

 

 

Recognize excellence at your company! 

Apprentices are invited to apply to compete in the PHCC Apprenticeship Contest: Offering apprentices a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on a statewide and potentially national stage, PHCC's annual Apprenticeship Contest supports our mission by helping to generate awareness for local apprenticeship programs, boosting interest in the fields of plumbing, and attracting recruits to the industry.

 

We will be holding the Apprentice Contest on Thursday, July 25, with viewing throughout the day and the winner announced that evening at the Bash!

All contestants receive prizes and recognition for competing, and the grand prize winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to compete at the national level.

This is an important opportunity for our apprentices to showcase their talent, and for us to show our appreciation for the time and effort they have put into the trade. 

This is a don't miss during the conference. Mark your agenda!!

 

 

As the temperatures rise outside during summer months, so do the risks that your employees may be harmed by the dangerous effects of heat. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to help monitor and minimize the risk of heat stress for your workers. 

Our 2024 courses are approved by TSBPE for all licenses expiring in 2024 and also meets the annual continuing education requirement for licenses expiring in preceding years.

 

 

 

  

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The Plumbing Pre-Apprentice online educational course is an affordable introductory course designed to help entry-level plumbing workers be  productive as helpers and assist in determining an appropriate career training path. The course offers an in-depth introduction into plumbing definitions & principles, customer service & soft skills, safety, science & math, plumbing systems & products, and troubleshooting fixtures & gas.

If you have a new employee and new to the trade, this is an affordable online training option. 

Trusts have gained significant popularity in personal estate plans due to their numerous potential benefits. They are specifically tailored to the person setting them up. Whether you want to pass your assets to the next generation, protect yourself from potential creditors, prevent wasteful spending by young heirs, or minimize estate taxes, there’s likely a trust that suits your needs.

Question: We would like to create a summer dress code, so our employees do not have to wear suits during the hot summer months. Are we allowed to set a dress code and say what is and is not permitted (e.g., no t-shirts with profanity, nudity, etc.)? Also, we want to allow female employees to wear sandals, but require male employees to wear shoes or sneakers. Is this permissible?

Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan was re-elected to the Texas House in the May primary election runoff along with Republican Representative Gary VanDeaver. However, six other Republican House incumbents lost their runoff elections including representatives Burns, Frazier, Holland, Klick, Kuempel, and Stucky. Representative Shawn Thierry was the only Democrat incumbent defeated.

 

Speaker Phelan intends to seek reelection as Speaker of the House when the legislature convenes for the 89th regular legislative session in January 2025. Two Republicans members, Shelby Slawson and Tom Oliverson, have already announced their intentions to challenge Speaker Phelan for that position. Forty-six Republican Texas House incumbents and nominees signed a letter in late May pledging to only vote for a speaker candidate who will not appoint Democrats to chairmanships. Current House Speaker Dade Phelan, and each of his three Republican predecessors, have appointed Democrats to preside over some House committees. The practice of appointing members of the minority party to chairmanships was also routinely exercised by modern Democratic speakers. Signatories on the letter include current House chairmen Briscoe Cain, JM Lozano, and Tom Oliverson. The House will elect its speaker as its first order of business after being sworn into office in January 2025.

 

Nominees for two open state senate seats were also decided in May. Republican Brent Hagenbuch won the seat to replace Senator Drew Springer while Democrat Molly Cook defeated State Representative Jarvis Johnson to replace former Senator John Whitmire. Both seats are considered safe for the Republican and Democratic nominees in the November election.

 

Courtney Arbour was named the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in May. Ms. Arbour comes to TDLR from the Texas Workforce Commission where she served as the Workforce Development Directo

As a member of the PHCC community, you connect to a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state, and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs, and services you need to succeed.

In addition, your membership allows you to send apprentices to our apprentice school, either online or in San Antonio or Dallas. 

Your business will be featured in the Membership Directory published each year, and you will have the connection and community of fellow members. 

 

Mark your calendars and save the date for July 24-26, 2024, in Plano, TX – an event that promises to build on the momentum and take our collective journey to new heights.

PHCCSan Antonio Apprentice Graduation  July 11, 2024
Alamo Cafe

4 - 7 p.m. 

Pepco Sales & Marketing 
13939 Fallbrook Dr.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

TABCo.CPA  is offering a PHCC Members Exclusive: 20% Discount on 1st Year’s Services (Accounting, Bookkeeping, CFO Services, Tax Planning & Tax Preparation)

In today's complex financial landscape, navigating taxes, managing cash flow, and everyday accounting can feel overwhelming. Do you find yourself spending hours on endless spreadsheets, deciphering tax codes, and wondering if you're making the right decisions for your future? At TABCo.CPA, we believe your finances shouldn't be a source of stress. We're here to empower you with personalized, professional guidance to take control of your finances and reach your financial goals.

Finding the best employees – full-time, part-time, or contract labor – is tougher than ever. The newest PHCC Texas member benefit, stand-alone Teladoc Telemedicine, allows you to take advantage of a more healthy, present, and loyal workforce – the incredible PHCC-members-only pricing is only $10/month/family. To learn more, contact our benefit representative, Michael Lerman.

Fueling solutions for business: streamline how you manage your company’s fuel expenses. The more your employees fuel at Exxon and Mobil, the more they maximize your rebates. 

 

For questions and/or to start an application, call (443) 668-8425 or email Juan Munoz.

“Best People and Best Practices” deserve the best technology. With over 300 Texas PHCC members, reliable technology should be available to streamline processes and simplify the nature of the business.

Home and business owners go to great lengths to minimize damage and ensure their plumbing systems are safe, efficient, and sustainable. When exploring options for installations, repairs, or upgrades, maintain peace of mind by hiring licensed. While there's no guarantee that everything will go exactly as planned, hiring a licensed professional will provide increased assurance of protection. 

Members of PHCC Texas are licensed by the State of Texas, and the public can be confident that they will be employing someone with the necessary skills and commitment to high standards.