House Higher Education Committee Chairman Jim Murphy filed HB1556 to reform and reauthorize Chapter 313, the part of the tax code that allows school districts to participate in Economic Development incentives for large capital investments in Texas. It has been clearly demonstrated by data that without school district property tax incentives, Texas … [Read more...]
Bill to Reauthorize School District Participation in Economic Development Incentives Filed
Remote Learners Will Not Take the STARR Test
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said students whose parents elect to keep them in remote learning on the STAAR testing dates will not take the test. He reiterated his reason for wanting every child to take the test: it is an assessment of where students stand compared to the curriculum they are expected to master by this point in their … [Read more...]
Remembering Congressman Ron Wright
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce takes a moment of silence today to remember Congressman Ron Wright who passed away yesterday, February 7. As a sixth-generation resident of Tarrant County, Congressman Wright was an active member of our community and an unwavering advocate of the greater Arlington region. “Arlington lost a genuinely … [Read more...]
UTA Virtual Career Fair Connects Employers to New Talent
The UTA Lockheed Martin Career Center will be virtually hosting its biannual career fair. The U.S. News and World Reports ranked UTA 13th in its 2021 “Best Graduate Schools” assessment. UTA has also been named an R-1 doctoral university due to its research efforts and achievements. These accolades attest to the quality of education at UTA and … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Makes Broadband Expansion, a Chamber Priority Issue, an Emergency Issue
In his State of the State Address Monday night, Governor Greg Abbott elevated access to broadband to a state emergency issue. While it has been widely reported he meant rural broadband, his actual words address every zip code in the state. This is a legislative priority for your Chamber of Commerce. “From medicine to education to business, … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Targets Frivolous Covid-19 Lawsuits
Governor Abbott, in his State of the State Address, promised to promote legislation to protect Texas businesses from frivolous lawsuits, provided the business is following CDC and State Health Department guidelines to protect customers and employees as much as possible. “This will be an emergency item this session.” The Governor identified this … [Read more...]