Thank you for joining us for a recap of the 88th Texas Legislative Session and discussion of top takeaways for the Dallas Region.

The program will begin with a luncheon, sponsored by PNC Bank, focused on education and workforce issues. The afternoon will feature some of our region’s top legislators discussing policy developments in economic development, health care, and quality of life during panel discussions brought to you by Fidelity Investments.

We’ll conclude the afternoon with a reception presented by Holmes Murphy, who will present a Building Tomorrow Together award to a lawmaker whose work will help make the Dallas Region better tomorrow than it is today.

See below for full agenda details and further information on some of the specific issues and bills the DRC tracked during the session.

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AGENDA

  • Education & Workforce Luncheon brought to you by PNC Bank

    12 p.m. | Welcoming Remarks

        • Dale Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber

    12:05 p.m. | Sponsor Remarks

        • Amber Scanlan, Senior Vice President, Director of Client & Community Relations, PNC Bank

    12:10 p.m. | Panel Discussion

        • Kate Greer, Managing Director, Policy & State Coalition, The Commit Partnership
        • Dr. Mark Rudin, President, Texas A&M University Commerce
        • Ray Martinez, President & CEO, Texas Association of Community Colleges
        • Moderator: Jarrad Toussant, Senior Vice President of Education & Workforce, Dallas Regional Chamber

    12:40 p.m. | Q&A

    12:55 p.m. | Closing Remarks

        • Angela Farley, COO & CFO, Dallas Regional Chamber

    Learn more about the DRC’s work in Education & Workforce.

  • Economic Development Panel brought to you by Fidelity Investments

    1:25 p.m. | Welcoming Remarks

        • Jessi Goostree, Vice President of Investment Product Digital Assets, Fidelity Investments

    1:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion

        • Carlton Schwab, President and CEO, Texas Economic Development Council
        • Stewart McGregor, Executive Director, Kaufman Economic Development Corporation
        • Moderator: Mike Rosa, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Dallas Regional Chamber

    1:55 p.m. | Q&A

    Learn more about the DRC’s work in Economic Development.

  • Health Care Panel brought to you by Fidelity Investments

    2:15 p.m. | Panel Introduction

        • Zoe Halfmann Vice President of Public Policy, Dallas Regional Chamber

    2:20 p.m. | Panel Discussion

        • The Honorable Julie Johnson, Texas House of Representatives, District 115
        • The Honorable Venton Jones, Texas House of Representatives, District 100
        • David Tesmer, Chief Community and Public Policy Officer, Texas Health Resources
        • Steve Love, President & CEO, DFW Hospital Council
        • Moderator: Zoe Halfmann, Vice President of Public Policy, Dallas Regional Chamber

    2:45 p.m. | Q&A

    Learn more about the DRC’s work in Public Policy.

  • Quality of Life Panel brought to you by Fidelity Investments

    3:05 p.m. | Panel Introduction

        • Matt Garcia, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Dallas Regional Chamber

    3:10 p.m. | Panel Discussion

        • Lt. Julio Gonzalez, Legislative Affairs Coordinator, Dallas Police Department
        • Moderator: Matt Garcia, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Dallas Regional Chamber

    3:35 p.m. | Q&A

    3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks

        • Matt Garcia, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Dallas Regional Chamber

    Learn more about the DRC’s work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

  • Building Tomorrow Together Reception brought to you by Holmes Murphy

    4:15 p.m. | Building Tomorrow Together Reception and Award Presentation

        • Travis Dent, Senior Vice President, Holmes Murphy

    Learn more about the DRC’s Tomorrow Fund.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE LUNCHEON BROUGHT TO YOU BY

PANEL DISCUSSIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

BUILDING TOMORROW TOGETHER RECEPTION BROUGHT TO YOU BY

SILVER SPONSOR

Haynes and Boone, LLP

*As of 11/14/2023.