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Things are heating up with the Texas Chiropractic Association, and it has little to do with the 100-degree temperatures. At the end of the month, Team TCA is headed to court to represent Texas chiropractors in the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine v. Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners lawsuit. While TCA isn’t named in the case, we are an intervenor. You might be wondering what this lawsuit is all about. The acupuncturists contend that Texas chiropractors lack the education and training to perform chiropractic acupuncture and, even worse, are a public safety risk – even if there are practically no examples of chiropractors injuring patients with an acupuncture needle. After years of build-up, the trial is finally happening on Monday, August 28, at the District Court of Travis County in Austin and will last 3-4 days, according to Matt Wood, TCA’s legal counsel. If you want to follow the action, you’re welcome to watch or stay tuned for updates from TCA on social media. Sadly, this case hasn’t captured the attention of many Texas chiropractors. Whether you offer acupuncture in your practice, you should care about what’s at stake. Any threat to our scope of practice must be taken seriously, which is why TCA stepped in (yet again!) to protect the rights of Texas chiropractors. A negative outcome has the potential to impact the profession for decades – perhaps affecting dry needling and more! But please know that TCA has assembled a top-notch team, and you are well-represented. The cost for TCA’s legal fees has been substantial. Whether you hold an acupuncture permit in Texas or not, you should be contributing to TCA’s Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI) as part of #movethneedle campaign. Make a one-time donation or become a 100 x $100 CDI contributor and join the fight today! When the trial wraps up in late August, it will take weeks and perhaps even months for a verdict. Check out eSource and TCA’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest news! So, what else is happening at TCA in the next few months? Fall Virtual Conference – Need a few CE hours or all 16 for your Texas license? Sign up for our virtual event … it’s easy! TCA will have two full days of live webinars on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16, with elite speakers such as researcher Heidi Haavik, DC, and Adam Harcourt, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, of the Carrick Institute. If you can’t commit to watch the hours live, you can take advantage of recorded, on-demand sessions. REGISTER NOW! TCA District 11 Tour of Texas/Bergquist End of Summer Bash – Join us for the party of the year on Saturday, September 23 – the last official day of summer! TCA Platinum Partner Bergquist Law Firm is putting together an event we won’t soon forget. Join us for food, drinks, auction, entertainment, and much more! There’s no cost to attend, although a CDI donation is appreciated. When you RSVP, you’re encouraged to bring a guest – especially a fellow chiropractor. REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER BASH! Chiro Classic Golf Tournament – TCA’s annual golf tourney returns for a second year, coming up Saturday, November 3, at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas. The inaugural event was a blast, and it will be even better this year with a later fall date, morning tee times, food, drinks, and an awesome swag bag. Put together your own team of friends, associates, staff, or chiropractic supporters. Or, you can sign up individually! SIGN UP YOUR TEAM to play or BECOME A SPONSOR! Finally, a big thank you to Curis Functional Health, our Presenting Sponsor. District Events – TCA’s districts are planning lots of fun activities in the coming months. For example, Districts 4 and 5 are joining forces for a mixer from 7-9 pm Thursday, September 28, at the Truck Yard in The Colony. Check the TCA calendar for a full list of upcoming events. Now is the perfect time to get involved in TCA, whether it’s attending events, volunteering, or encouraging your chiropractic colleagues to join. I am proud to call TCA my chiropractic family, and you are welcome to be part of it! Hope to see you at a TCA event soon! Ryan Bailey, DC TCA President
Things are heating up with the Texas Chiropractic Association, and it has little to do with the 100-degree temperatures.
At the end of the month, Team TCA is headed to court to represent Texas chiropractors in the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine v. Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners lawsuit. While TCA isn’t named in the case, we are an intervenor.
You might be wondering what this lawsuit is all about. The acupuncturists contend that Texas chiropractors lack the education and training to perform chiropractic acupuncture and, even worse, are a public safety risk – even if there are practically no examples of chiropractors injuring patients with an acupuncture needle.
After years of build-up, the trial is finally happening on Monday, August 28, at the District Court of Travis County in Austin and will last 3-4 days, according to Matt Wood, TCA’s legal counsel. If you want to follow the action, you’re welcome to watch or stay tuned for updates from TCA on social media.
Sadly, this case hasn’t captured the attention of many Texas chiropractors. Whether you offer acupuncture in your practice, you should care about what’s at stake. Any threat to our scope of practice must be taken seriously, which is why TCA stepped in (yet again!) to protect the rights of Texas chiropractors. A negative outcome has the potential to impact the profession for decades – perhaps affecting dry needling and more! But please know that TCA has assembled a top-notch team, and you are well-represented.
The cost for TCA’s legal fees has been substantial. Whether you hold an acupuncture permit in Texas or not, you should be contributing to TCA’s Chiropractic Development Initiative (CDI) as part of #movethneedle campaign. Make a one-time donation or become a 100 x $100 CDI contributor and join the fight today!
When the trial wraps up in late August, it will take weeks and perhaps even months for a verdict. Check out eSource and TCA’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest news!
So, what else is happening at TCA in the next few months?
Fall Virtual Conference – Need a few CE hours or all 16 for your Texas license? Sign up for our virtual event … it’s easy! TCA will have two full days of live webinars on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16, with elite speakers such as researcher Heidi Haavik, DC, and Adam Harcourt, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, of the Carrick Institute. If you can’t commit to watch the hours live, you can take advantage of recorded, on-demand sessions. REGISTER NOW!
TCA District 11 Tour of Texas/Bergquist End of Summer Bash – Join us for the party of the year on Saturday, September 23 – the last official day of summer! TCA Platinum Partner Bergquist Law Firm is putting together an event we won’t soon forget. Join us for food, drinks, auction, entertainment, and much more! There’s no cost to attend, although a CDI donation is appreciated. When you RSVP, you’re encouraged to bring a guest – especially a fellow chiropractor. REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER BASH!
Chiro Classic Golf Tournament – TCA’s annual golf tourney returns for a second year, coming up Saturday, November 3, at Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas. The inaugural event was a blast, and it will be even better this year with a later fall date, morning tee times, food, drinks, and an awesome swag bag. Put together your own team of friends, associates, staff, or chiropractic supporters. Or, you can sign up individually! SIGN UP YOUR TEAM to play or BECOME A SPONSOR! Finally, a big thank you to Curis Functional Health, our Presenting Sponsor.
District Events – TCA’s districts are planning lots of fun activities in the coming months. For example, Districts 4 and 5 are joining forces for a mixer from 7-9 pm Thursday, September 28, at the Truck Yard in The Colony. Check the TCA calendar for a full list of upcoming events.
Now is the perfect time to get involved in TCA, whether it’s attending events, volunteering, or encouraging your chiropractic colleagues to join. I am proud to call TCA my chiropractic family, and you are welcome to be part of it!
Hope to see you at a TCA event soon!
Ryan Bailey, DC TCA President