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Mission: To strengthen relationships with legislators, develop and advocate local, state and national public policy that is supportive of the greater Irving-Las Colinas businesses and consumers.

Committee Goals / Initiatives:

• Monitor proposed legislation to ensure pro-business agenda
• Provide Board of Directors and Members with an update on legislation impacting businesses
• Assist Transportation Committee with Chamber positions/Board resolutions
• Advocate with ICVB for an Entertainment Overlay District concept/process
• Provide assistance with annual Texas Transportation Summit
• Maintain a database to easily mobilize Chamber volunteers to contact elected officials regarding issues/pending legislation that impacts local businesses.
• Educate businesses about government process and how to influence decision-making process

Committee Chairperson: Rudy Martinez, AT&T
Committee Liaisons: Chris Wallace, Chamber President / CEO; Michael Burlison, Governmental Affairs Liaison

To view the Chamber's Legislative Priorities for the 80th Legislature, click here: Legislative Priorities