Policy Issues

As the largest metropolitan area in the state, the economic vitality of Texas is closely connected to the continued economic viability of Dallas/Fort Worth. DFW currently represents one-quarter of the state’s population and accounts for one-third of its gross domestic product. In its ongoing effort to effectively support and assist its diverse membership base, the Dallas Regional Chamber actively engages in visible efforts to educate and inform its members on varied public policy issues which can potentially impact their organization. Detailed below is relevant information which our members may find useful.

Texas House and Senate Interim Committee Charges For 2010 (PDF)

Texas House Committee on Environmental Regulation Chairman Addresses the Chamber Environment and Energy Council


Because water use and conservation is of critical importance to the economic growth and vitality of the Dallas-Fort Worth region, the attached power-point presentation by Dan Hardin, Director, Water Resource Planning, Texas Water Development Board, is offered to our members for their use and information

Conservation Presentation to Study Commission-Municipal Water User Groups (PDF)