Strait headlined the "Hand in Hand" concert in San Antonio following Hurricane Harvey. The show raised more than $5 million in ticket sales for relief efforts. The "Hand in Hand" campaign included three other benefit concerts and a telethon featuring celebrities that, together, raised more than $44 million.
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In a news release, Conference Chair Doug Miller said, "No one has done more than George Strait to raise awareness and funds for the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. He put his well-earned reputation on the line and asked not only his fellow Texans to step up, but all Americans. And they have."
According to its website, the Texas Legislative Conference is a "nonpartisan organization of Texas business and political leaders who meet annually in New Braunfels to focus on public policy issues."
The New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center will host the reception honoring Strait on March 22.
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