The Houston Business and Tax Law Journal ("HBTLJ")
The Houston Business and Tax Law Journal is a scholarly journal managed and distributed by students at the University of Houston Law Center. The Journal serves the scholarly interests of students, academics, and professionals within the legal community. HBTLJ is a medium for thought provoking academic discussions and practical application insights in the following areas of law: Corporate, Securities, Bankruptcy, Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Employment, Labor, Mergers/Acquisitions, and Tax.

HBTLJ was founded by law students with a strong interest in business and tax law. They offer the opportunity to consider and discuss the most pervasive and relevant topics in contemporary law. They are committed equally to pure scholarship and its practical application. In addition to the commitment from the Board of Editors and the members, HBTLJ is privileged to have the guidance of professors at the Law Center. Professors Paul Janicke, Geraldine Moohr, Douglas K. Moll, Raymond T. Nimmer, Michael A. Olivas, Ira B. Shepard, William P. Streng, Ronald Turner, and Jacqueline Weaver serve as faculty advisors for the Journal. This very distinguished group provides the editors and members with expertise in all areas of business and tax law.

Houston PetSet
Houston PetSet is a not-for-profit membership-based organization comprised of professionals that are devoted to making a difference in the animal community in the Greater Houston area.

They strongly believe that we can make a difference in the lives of abused, abandoned and unwanted animals through education and promotion of a variety of animal welfare issues.

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)
By keeping animals healthy, SNAP's services create healthy communities. The cost of dog and cat overpopulation is immense; is measured not only by the estimated 7,000,000 animal lives lost each year in U.S. animal shelters, but it is also measured by the $2 billion tax dollars spent annually on animal sheltering and control programs. SNAP is a worldwide leader in helping communities solve problems for both animals and people.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS.

The Society and its network of chapters promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS.

The Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, chartered in 1955, serves more than 17,000 individuals who are affected by multiple sclerosis in 141 Texas counties. Services include information and referrals, equipment loans, education programs, caring and wellness programs, emergency financial assistance, self-help groups, research updates, and clinical and peer support programs. The chapter works closely with the medical community to enhance MS knowledge and treatment. All funds are privately raised and 83 cents of every dollar is used to benefit people affected by multiple sclerosis.

BP MS 150
The BP MS 150 Bike Tour is a two-day cycling adventure from Houston to Austin that raises funds to help people living with MS.This BP MS 150 Recommended Ride allowed riders to complete a 20, 40 and 70 mile open course bike ride through historic neighborhoods of Houston.
All proceeds benefited Houston Parks and Recreation Department, through Houston Parks Board.

Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) works to better the lives of children and their families around the world.

Since 1974 RMHC has supported more than 10 million families around the world through the Ronald McDonald House, with the help of hundreds of thousands of passionate and caring volunteers, donors and RMHC staff.

RMHC and its global network of local Chapters in 48 countries has awarded more than $400 million dollars in grants and program services worldwide to make an immediate, positive impact on as many children as possible.