by Bill Lynch | Jun 15, 2021 | Economic Development, Education, Public Policy
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...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 23, 2020 | Public Policy
On Monday Governor Greg Abbott once again cautioned Texans that Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing too rapidly. Wearing face masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others have been proven effective against the spread of the disease. While the...
by bmerritt | Apr 27, 2020 | Economic Development, Public Policy
Governor Greg Abbott laid out his plan to reopen Texas in phases at his press conference Monday afternoon in Austin. He announced that his “Stay at Home” order will be allowed to expire on April 30. Phase one of the plan to reopen Texas begins May 1 and includes...
by bmerritt | Apr 17, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Greater Arlington, Public Policy
ARLINGTON, Texas — Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Michael Jacobson today signed on to a statement with leaders from the Metro Eight Chambers of Commerce in support of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to gradually open the Texas economy:...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 17, 2020 | Public Policy
The Governor’s Executive Order (GA-16), issued April 17, 2020 relates to the safe, strategic reopening of select services and activities in Texas. This order establishes a temporary “Retail-To-Go” model that will allow retail outlets in Texas to reopen...
