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Arlington ABATE was formed
in 1987 which makes it one of the oldest motorcycle rights
organizations in Texas.
The name "ABATE" was initially an
abbreviation for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments."
Since the time, various state organizations have also used "American
Bikers Against Totalitarian Enactments" and "American Bikers Aiming
Toward Education." However, in Texas, ABATE is NOT an abbreviation.
Webster's Dictionary defines the word "abate" to mean "to make less
in amount, degree, force, etc." or "to put a stop to; end." ABATE
seeks to lessen government control of our personal lives, to put a
stop to unreasonable and unfair motorcycle legislation; to end the
discrimination experienced by motorcyclist on a daily basis.
Arlington ABATE is a political,
educational
organization. The primary purpose of ABATE is to promote political
and legislative awareness among it's members. ABATE monitors
activity in the state legislature daily and reports back to it's
members through the organizational newsletter, legislative bulletins
and, when necessary and feasible, by phone. ABATE represents it's
members at legislative hearings where motorcycle related issues are
being considered. ABATE works with other rights organizations to
collect, process and exchange information which supports the views
of it's members. Whether legislative actions threaten on the State
or Federal level, ABATE keeps it's members informed. And, because
ABATE is a "grass roots" organization, ABATE encourages members and
shows them how to participate in the political process by getting
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