Advocating for the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Industry
SCHPBA represents members across TX, OK, AR, LA, and MS, providing powerful leadership on the legislative and regulatory issues that impact the hearth and barbecue industry.
Priorities & Key Issues
State & Local Regulations
Energy & Emissions Policy
Building Codes & Safety
Advocating for fair legislation and monitoring regulatory changes at the state and municipal levels across our five-state region.
Protecting fuel choice and promoting wood-burning efficiencies through science-based environmental and energy policy standards.
Ensuring industry representation in the development of building and fire safety codes to maintain consumer access to hearth products.
Advocacy Toolkit
Contact Your Legislators
Use our interactive tool to find and connect with elected officials in your specific district across the South Central region.
Talking Points for Retailers
Clear, concise guidance on how to discuss industry impact, energy policy, and building codes with customers and local leaders.
Advocacy Best Practices
Learn to navigate the legislative process effectively, from drafting letters to testifying at committee hearings in your state capitol.
Advocacy Impact & Results
Legislative Wins
Member Alerts
Issues Monitored
Regional Presence
Secured critical exemptions for clean-burning hearth products in three major metropolitan building code updates across the region.
Distributed 12 urgent regulatory alerts this year, enabling unified industry responses to proposed state energy policies.
Actively tracking over 45 pieces of legislation across TX, OK, AR, LA, and MS to ensure member interests are protected.
Growth of 15% in active advocacy participation, strengthening our collective voice in state capitals across the region.
Be the Voice of Our Industry
Join our advocacy efforts and help protect the future of the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry across our five-state region.