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Media is defined as the means of mass communication whether broadcasting, publishing, or internet.

Audio recording is defined as the recording of voices and/or sounds by an electronic device in such a manner that the voices and/or sounds may be broadcast.

Video recording is defined as recording of visual scenes by an electronic device in such a manner that the visual scenes may be broadcast.

Broadcast is defined as the act of transmitting recorded audio or video recordings whether to other people or through media.

The Association is a private organization that holds public meetings in accordance with the Association’s policy. As a private organization, the Association does not allow audio or video recording of their meetings by any means.

In accordance with Texas consent laws, the Association DOES NOT give its consent to any recording – audio or visual – of any Association meeting or workshop. The denial of consent for any recording shall be announced at the beginning of any meeting or workshop. Therefore, anyone who records an Association meeting or workshop does so illegally.

If it is discovered that someone has illegally recorded – audio or visual – any portion of an Association meeting or workshop, that person shall be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.