The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was founded in
Graham by forty ranchers from
Palo Pinto County,
Young County,
Parker County, and
Shackelford County, including
C.C. Slaughter and
James C. Loving. Loving was the secretary and later treasurer of the organization until his death in 1902. employed by the association have law enforcement authority in Texas and Oklahoma in recovering stolen livestock. TSCRA deals with legislative and regulatory issues, beef quality assurance, and rancher education. The association holds local meetings, an annual convention, and an annual trade show. It publishes a monthly magazine for members,
The Cattleman. ==Further reading==