Membership is by invitation only and is limited to two hundred persons of distinction whose life and character have furthered the purposes for which the Society was established.

Only persons who reside within, were born within, or at some time have resided within the geographical boundaries of the late Republic of Texas, are eligible for membership. Election occurs in the summer and is determined by a majority of the active members who have voted. Active members may nominate and second persons for membership each spring.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Past Officers

For the Year 2008

Boone Powell, President—San Antonio
Michael L. Gillette,
First Vice-President— Austin
J. Mark McLaughlin,
Second Vice-President—San Angelo
Ron Tyler,
Secretary—Fort Worth
J. Chrys Dougherty III,
Treasurer—Austin

Directors

Boone Powell-San Antonio
Michael L. Gillette-Austin
J. Mark McLaughlin-San Angelo
Isabel Brown Wilson-Houston
S. Roger Horchow-Dallas
Harris L. "Shrub" Kempner Jr.-Galveston
Alfred F. Hurley-Denton
J. Sam Moore-El Paso
George C. Wright-Prairie View
Ellen C. Temple-Lufkin
A. Baker Duncan-San Antonio
Patricia A. Hayes-Austin

     
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