Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issued interim charges to twelve House Committees related to illegal immigration activity on the Texas border with Mexico. The charges are focused on measuring the impact of the current wave of illegal immigrants on public health, transportation, detention and criminal justice infrastructure on the border. Committees … [Read more...]
Speaker Issues First Wave of Interim Charges
What’s Moving in Tarrant County: A Transportation Update
Are you interested in what’s happening with the I-20, I-820, Hwy 287 connector? When, if ever, will the I-30 Hwy 360 interchange be completed? You can learn the latest on both when you attend a transportation update meeting at the Arlington Board of Realtor’s office on July 14th from 8:00 to 9:00 am.Yes it will be a live, in person meeting! Don’t … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Curnutt & Hafer, LLP
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Curnutt & Hafer, LLP in Arlington on Jun. 25, 2021! Founded in 2000 and located in downtown Arlington, Curnutt & Hafer, L.L.P. is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services available. The legal team at Curnutt & Hafer represents a variety of clients, ranging … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Runway Dallas @ Arlington
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at Runway Dallas @ Arlington in Arlington on Jun. 24, 2021! Runway Dallas® started in 2014 hosting events in the DFW area, New York, California and Houston and now we have moved to our primary location in Arlington. RWD @ Arlington is a semi-annual Fashion Week event. We showcase Fashion … [Read more...]
Governor Vetoed the State Legislature’s Budget
Sunday, June 20th was the last day for the Governor to veto bills, sign bills or allow them to become law without his signature. The Governor vetoed 20 bills that reached his desk. The most interesting veto was not a full veto, but a line item veto. Governor Abbott vetoed article 10 of the budget which funds the legislature. Starting September 1st … [Read more...]
Chamber Coalition Legislative Report Card
Thursday, June 24th, the Coalition of East Tarrant Chambers will report on the results of our efforts to represent our members during the 87th Texas Legislature. All members of the Coalition Chambers are encouraged to tune in from 1:00 to 2:00 pm using this link.The Coalition was represented in Austin this session by Bill Lynch of the Greater … [Read more...]