Frequently Asked Questions

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DFW Parliamentarians subscribes to the missions of National Association of Parliamentarians and Texas Association of Parliamentarians to practice, educate, and promote the use of parliamentary procedures to create smooth, fair and efficient meetings.

DFW Parliamentarians provides a monthly education on some aspect of parliamentary procedure followed by a full meeting which puts the practices to the test.

DFW Parliamentarians is fully funded through occasional dues, and is part of Texas State Association of Parliamentarians which is funded through dues shared with National Association of Parliamentarians, a private membership organization.

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (currently in the 12th Edition)

This is the primary book of rules originally created by Col. Henry Martyn Roberts in late 1890s. Check the About Us page for more detail.

This is the book with all the rules, motions and organizational procedures. It is for those pursuing registered credentials with National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) and used for the 20% of meeting scenarios and tasks that professional consultants need use.

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In-Brief (currently in the 3rd Edition)

This is the introductory book of rules created by the Robert's publishing company to provide a brief overview of Robert's rules. It is the book one studies to pass the test to join National Association of Parliamentarians.

This book will provide ALL the information for those wanting to use normal rules in their organizational meetings. It's said that this book is for 80% of the people who need the rules and 80% of the problems and procedures for most normal meetings.