Plano Chamber Public Policy Newsletter
CHAMBER
The Plano City Council's Legislative Program for the 86th Texas Legislative Session was presented on October 8. CLICK HERE to watch the conversation. City Council will likely vote on the legislative program as presented on Monday, October 22. CLICK HERE to review past agendas, minutes, and videos.

November Midterm Elections are Approaching!

Important Dates to Remember:
Early Voting: October 22-November 2
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: October 26
Election Day: November 6

PLANO CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

CLICK HERE to view the Plano Chamber's Legislative Priorities for the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
LOCAL
Community Impact, by Gavin Pugh
October 11, 2018

Community Impact, by Gavin Pugh                                                           
October 10, 2018
 
Community Impact, by Daniel Houston
October 9, 2018

Dallas Morning News, by Nanette Light
October 5, 2018
 
Dallas Morning News, by Maria Halkias
October 4, 2018
 
Dallas Morning News, by Steve Brown
September 27, 2018
 
Community Impact, by Emily Davis
September 24, 2018
STATE
The Texas State Senate and House of Representatives both held numerous interim committee hearings throughout last month. CLICK HERE to read a detailed monthly report on their activities.

Highlights include:
  • House Select Committee on Cybersecurity took up interim charges
  • House Public Education Committee on School Safety released preliminary report
  • State Board of Education adopts a new Long-Range Plan for Public Education
  • Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform held a hearing on September 20th

Texas Tribune, by Ross Ramsey
October 10, 2018
OTHER NEWS
New York Times, by Jim Tankersley
October 1, 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
The Plano Chamber Public Policy Committee will meet on November 7, 2018 at 7:30 AM at the Chamber offices. All members are welcome to attend and hear updates on a variety of issues such as transportation, education, economic development, higher education, and more.

PLANO LEGISLATIVE DAYS  
The next Plano Legislative Days will be held February 27-28, 2019 at The Driskill Hotel in Austin, TX. CLICK HERE for more information and to reserve your hotel room. More details forthcoming.

COLLIN COUNTY DAYS
Collin County Days will be held March 26-27, 2019 at the Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in Austin, TX. CLICK HERE for more information and to reserve your hotel room. More details forthcoming.
STATE WEBSITES
Additional information can be obtained via the Senate, House, and Capitol websites:
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