Texas Central Railroad sponsored a reception for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dennis Bonnen at the Canvas Hotel in Dallas on Thursday, October 10th. About 50 members of the North Texas Commission attended the event. While addressing his audience, Dennis Bonnen said that Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax code should have been … [Read more...]
Speaker Bonnen Adresses North Texas Audience
Why We Support the TCC Bond
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of the Tarrant County College 2019 bond issue which will not increase TCC’s property tax rate. Election Day is November 5th, and early voting will be held from October 21st to November 1st. The Chamber encourages a vote “for” the proposal because we advocate for policies that offer the … [Read more...]
Why We Support the AISD Bond
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of the Arlington ISD 2019 bond issue which will not require an increase in the school district tax rate. Election Day is November 5th, and early voting will be held from October 21st to November 1st. The Chamber encourages a vote “for” the proposal because we advocate for policies that … [Read more...]
State Senator Hancock Meets With the PPAC
State Senator Kelly Hancock spent 40 minutes this morning answering questions posed by members of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Council. The questions touched on toll roads and transportation funding, healthcare and Medicaid expansion, and the future of education financing in Texas. Senator Hancock explained … [Read more...]
The U.S. Census is Coming, and Participation is Important to the Business Community
Every ten years the constitution requires a census of the population of the United States be taken which is used reapportion the U.S. House and the State Legislature. The next census will be in March 2020. Accurate census data is important to the business community because the census is used to determine how federal funds are divided among the … [Read more...]