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BIDDING ENDS FEB. 13 FOR TPA/OPS WINTER AUCTION 2010. GET THOSE BIDS IN NOW!

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Texas Philatelic
Association, Inc.

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Welcome to the Texas Philatelic Association website. Whether you're a member or a visitor, thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you'll find interesting and useful information as you check out what we have to offer.

The Texas Philatelic Association, founded in 1896, is one of the oldest and largest regional philatelic groups in America. We're over 500 members strong and are proud to support our great hobby in the state of Texas.

2002 34¢ Greetings from Texas stamp

TPA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Arthur P. von Reyn - president
Vacant - first vice president
Thomas M. Koch - second vice president
Lyle Boardman - secretary-treasurer
Robert I. Benner - director
James Berryhill - director
Peter C. Elias - director
Denise Stotts - director
William L. Strauss - director
George I. Woodburn - director
Jane King Fohn - past president

APPOINTMENTS

Arthur P. von Reyn - The Texas Philatelist editor
Arthur P. von Reyn - webmaster

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TEXAS PHILATELIC ASSOCIATION
ACCEPTS MASTERCARD AND VISA!

The Texas Philatelic Association now accepts Mastercard and Visa for payment of dues and donations from new member applicants and current members. This convenient option is available for mailed payments as well as those made through this website. Of course, your personal check is still welcome!

OPS SALES CIRCUITS NOW
AVAILABLE TO TPA MEMBERS!

OPS LogoMembers of the Texas Philatelic Association are now eligible to participate in the Sales Division of the Oklahoma Philatelic Society (OPS). Membership in the OPS is not required for TPA members to buy or sell stamps. See the September/October 2007 edition of The Texas Philatelist for more details, then click on the OPS icon at right to participate.

BIDDING ENDS FEB. 13 FOR TPA/OPS
WINTER AUCTION 2010!

Members of the Texas Philatelic Association and the Oklahoma Philatelic Society should submit bids for the 150 lots offered in the TPA/OPS Winter Auction 2010 as soon as possible. As usual, a variety of material is offered, with U.S., Hawaii, France and Germany in preponderance. Many of the foreign lots and a few below face value minimum bid U.S. mint lots have still not received bids, so this is your chance to pick up some bargains. The deadline for submitting bids is at midnight on February 13, 2010; mailed bids must be received that date. Prices realized will be posted on this website several days after the auction closes. Be sure to have your member number ready for validation purposes, then Click Here for auction rules, a lot listing with images, and to start bidding!

THE TEXAS PHILATELIST FOR
JANUARY/FEBRUARY AVAILABLE!

January/February 2010 Texas Philatelist

The January/February edition of The Texas Philatelist, the official journal of the Texas Philatelic Association, is now available for download (free "Adobe Reader" software available at Adobe.com is required to view), as are the 23 previous issues. To select a journal to download, click here.

VOLUNTEER TO STAFF TPA BOOTHS
AT UPCOMING TEXAS SHOWS!

Help spread the word about the TPA at stamp shows by volunteering to staff the TPA Booth at one of the annual stamp shows in Texas. For details and to volunteer, click here.