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...]
Governor Vetoed the State Legislature’s Budget
The Legislative Session is Over. How Did Our Chamber Fare?
As in every legislative session, there were wins and losses. The Governor still has the opportunity to veto some of the bills sent to him so most things are not yet final. Baring a veto, here are some of the best outcomes.Public education was one of our top priorities. The major funding that passed last session in HB3 was maintained for the next … [Read more...]
Chamber Issues Making Good Progress in Texas Legislature
With 18 days left in the legislative session your chamber is on track to have a good session. We approached the 87th Texas Legislature with goals in four primary areas: Economic Development, Education and Workforce Development, Transportation and Healthcare. Along the way we added recovery from Covid-19 and a few other issues to our priorities. Our … [Read more...]
May 2021 Election Results in Multiple Runoffs for greater Arlington
The May 1 election had a variety of local, public offices on the ballot. We're excited to welcome our new elected officials; we also have some runoff elections. US Congressional District 6 This congressional district represents all of Ellis and Navarro County as well as parts of Tarrant County. With 23 candidates running, it was predicted … [Read more...]
Legislature in High Gear with 41 Days Left in Session
This Legislative Session is starting to feel like a normal session after a really slow start. Most of our Chamber legislative priorities are moving along: 1. Chapter 313 reauthorization, which will permit school district to continue to participate in tax incentives to support economic development, looks like it will pass in some form. There is a … [Read more...]
Paycheck Protection Plan Loan Window Extended
Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan thanks to swift action from Congress and the Biden administration ahead of the application deadline. President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law yesterday, providing an additional two-month window for loan applications. The new deadline is now May … [Read more...]