ABATE History...
Arlington ABATE was formed in 1987 which makes it one of the oldest motorcycle rights organizations in Texas. We are a group of volunteers that are dedicated to fighting for the rights of all motorcyclists.
What does ABATE stand for?
The name "ABATE" was initially an abbreviation for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments." Since that 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 acronym. 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 motorcyclists on a daily basis.
Arlington ABATE is a political and 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 involved at the local level.
Arlington ABATE was formed in 1987 which makes it one of the oldest motorcycle rights organizations in Texas. We are a group of volunteers that are dedicated to fighting for the rights of all motorcyclists.
What does ABATE stand for?
The name "ABATE" was initially an abbreviation for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments." Since that 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 acronym. 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 motorcyclists on a daily basis.
Arlington ABATE is a political and 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 involved at the local level.
