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 | Jul 29, 2020 | Economic Development, Public Policy
Business Facilities Magazine (BF) released their rankings of states on economic development indicators. Texas was named the state with the best business climate for the fourth time. In their announcement, the staff of Business Facilities Magazine wrote about Austin’s...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 15, 2020 | Economic Development, Public Policy
The Chamber is committed to providing our members with resources and information during this unprecedented time. While we continue to help our members navigate their “new normal,” we are continuing our public policy efforts. This week, the Chamber reached...
by Bill Lynch | Feb 25, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Education
The Chamber has been working to fight for the renewal of Chapter 313, which is the part of the Texas Tax Code that allows school districts to limit property taxes on major new investments in Texas. Chapter 313 is set to expire in 2022, and it must be reauthorized in...
