The bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law on Monday by President Biden will bring about $35 billion federal dollars to Texas, over the next five-years, to address infrastructure needs according to materials released by the White House. While the legislation is being labeled a $1 to 1.2 trillion-dollar package, about $550 billion is new … [Read more...]
$35 Billion Earmarked for Texas infrastructure
DFW – Arlington, Best Tech Climate in Texas
Contrary to the misinformation being spread in Austin, DFW – Arlington is the best place for tech workers in Texas. That’s according to a 2021 Smart Asset ranking that found DFW – Arlington the third best tech area in the country. Austin came in at number 12, third best in Texas behind San Antonio. DFW – Arlington obviously needs a tech public … [Read more...]
Remembering Toby Goodman 1949-2021
We are sad to report that former Texas State Representative Toby Goodman passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Representative Goodman, the owner of Goodman and Clark Attorneys in Arlington, was a long-time active member in the Greater Arlington Chamber. The Chamber honored Toby with the “Star Award” in 2016. Most recently he participated in a panel … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting Recap: Law Office of Carrie Nguyen
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at the Law Office of Carrie Nguyen in Arlington on Jul. 16, 2021! We are an immigration law firm owned and operated by proud immigrants of the DFW area. We believe in the American dream. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team members work hard to make the dream possible for all by keeping … [Read more...]
Legislature Jumps into Special Session Action
Governor Greg Abbott issued his 11 allowable topics for the first called special session of the legislature on July 7th. Members of the legislature filed 121 bills and resolutions that day. Today, which is day two of the filing period, an additional 92 bills and resolutions have been introduced. The Senate assigned bills to committees this morning … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Sets Topics for Special Legislative Session
This morning at 9:00 CDT, Governor Greg Abbott issued the list of topics which the Texas Legislature may consider during the first special session of the 87th Texas Legislature which begins tomorrow at 10:00 am.The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for 140 days every odd numbered year beginning on the second Tuesday in January. Additional … [Read more...]