Election Day is finally here in the special election for the seat in Congress representing the Texas 6th Congressional District. Jake Ellzey and Susan Wright, both republicans, will be on the ballot. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Votes may be cast at any election center in Tarrant County. Click on the link below to see a complete … [Read more...]
Special Congressional Election Day is Tomorrow, July 27th
Early Voting Begins Today in the Texas 6th Congressional District Special Election
Early voting begins today and continues until Friday, July 23rd in the runoff election for Texas 6th Congressional District. Election day is July 27th.A total of 23 candidates filed to run for the seat vacated when Congressman Ron Wright lost his long-term battle with cancer, complicated by Covid-19. The two top vote-getters from that … [Read more...]
Chamber Scorecard on the Texas Senate This Session
The main 87th Session of the Texas Legislature is over. As with every session, thousands of bills were filed by hundreds of representatives and senators for only a few to make it all the way to the end. While organizations around the state issue their formal scorecards of how various state legislatures faired at accomplishing certain tasks, this … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Governor Abbott Signs Two Key Business Priority Bills
Monday, Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills into law which were key priorities for your Chamber of Commerce: SB6 (by Kelly Hancock) which provides limited liability protection as we reopen from the pandemic and SB1102 (by Brandon Creighton) which provides for upskilling up to 30,000 Texans displaced by the pandemic.SB6 provides businesses, which … [Read more...]