The Economic Development Committee is focused on facilitating economic growth and development in Texas. Comprising members from both the Republican and Democrat parties, the committee looks to address key initiatives and legislative proposals that impact the economic landscape of the state. With representatives from the Senate, the committee aims to enhance partnerships, streamline regulatory processes, and promote workforce development to attract businesses to Texas. The committee is committed to ensuring a robust economic environment that fosters innovation and sustainability.
The Economic Development Committee is focused on facilitating economic growth and development in Texas. Comprising members from both the Republican and Democrat parties, the committee looks to address key initiatives and legislative proposals that impact the economic landscape of the state. With representatives from the Senate, the committee aims to enhance partnerships, streamline regulatory processes, and promote workforce development to attract businesses to Texas. The committee is committed to ensuring a robust economic environment that fosters innovation and sustainability.
The House Committee on Business & Industry, chaired by Representative Oscar Longoria, focuses on a range of issues affecting Texas businesses and workforce policies. Key priorities include the regulation of workers' compensation, housing affordability, consumer data protection, and the oversight of property owners' associations. Recent bills under discussion encompass topics such as the requirements for workers' compensation insurance, protections against fraudulent deeds, and the impacts of institutional buyers on housing markets. The committee actively engages stakeholders through public hearings and invites testimony from various entities to inform legislation and ensure its effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.