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About Masons:
Masonic Lodges are the foundation or root
organization of all higher Masonic Bodies such as Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies and
the Shriners. This page will, in the future tell you in more detail, what Masonry is
all about.
Masons are the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world with Texas
membership totaling 135,000. Among the charities of Texas Masons is helping
children through their leadership and generous support of hospitals, the Masonic Home and
School and a variety of educational programs. Masons were instrumental in the
establishment of public schools and public education in Texas.
The Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers
for treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and
learning disabilities. There is no charge for treatment at the hospital and
admission is open to Texas children up to age 18.
How to Become a Mason:
To become a Mason, you must be a man of good moral character, believe in a supreme being
(God) and the immortality of the soul, and you must ask a Mason you know to
recommend you. The friend you ask for a recommendation will furnish you with a
written petition which you must complete and submit to the Lodge.
The Master of the Lodge will appoint a committee to investigate your character. The
committee members will meet with you, to ask you some questions and answer any questions
you may have. After receiving recommendations from the committee members, the Lodge
members will vote on your admission. Contrary to popular belief, most individuals
who submit a petition, are accepted for the degrees in Masonry.
To Learn More About Masonry:
There are innumerable sources of information available on the Internet. Some of the
best are located on the website of
The Grand Lodge of Texas. The links below will
take you directly to some of the best information without having to navigate through their
various menus.
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Masonic Information Center |
The Masonic Information Center is a division of The Masonic Service
Association. The Center was founded in 1993 by a grant from John J.
Robinson, well-known author, speaker, and Mason. Its purpose is to provide
information on Freemasonry to Masons and non-Masons alike and to respond to
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Masonic Information Center |
Want more? Check our Masonic Links page for
other sites that contain much information about our fraternity.
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