by Bill Lynch | Mar 8, 2021 | Public Policy
Twelve Chambers of Commerce in Tarrant County teamed up for a virtual Tarrant County Days at the Capitol February 23rd and 24th. Eleven members of the legislature made presentations to the Tarrant County delegation which numbered about 150 people each day of the...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 17, 2021 | Economic Development, Public Policy
House Higher Education Committee Chairman Jim Murphy filed HB1556 to reform and reauthorize Chapter 313, the part of the tax code that allows school districts to participate in Economic Development incentives for large capital investments in Texas. It has been clearly...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 17, 2021 | Economic Development, Public Policy
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said students whose parents elect to keep them in remote learning on the STAAR testing dates will not take the test. He reiterated his reason for wanting every child to take the test: it is an assessment of where students stand...
by Bill Lynch | Jan 19, 2021 | Public Policy
The Texas House of Representatives has 150 members, each representing about 190,000 Texans in the Legislature. A part of Arlington is included in the district of five state representatives: Jeff Cason, Matt Krause, Tony Tinderholt, Chris Turner and David Cook. If you...
by Bill Lynch | Dec 7, 2020 | Public Policy
On January 12th, the 87th Texas Legislature will gavel into session. As a state that convenes every other year, there’s a lot to accomplish starting day one. The Greater Arlington Chamber serves as the voice of our business community, and we’ve put...
