2025 AUSTIN FLY-IN

The Dallas Regional Chamber is pleased to host you for an exclusive trip to Austin to meet with our state leaders during the 89th Texas Legislative Session and advocate for pro-growth policies benefiting the Dallas Region.

AGENDA

  • TUESDAY, FEB. 4

    8:15 a.m. | Group photo on south steps of Texas Capitol (Click here for map to our meeting point)

    8:30 a.m. | Convene in Historic Supreme Courtroom
    The Historic Supreme Courtroom is the designated landing spot for DRC guests and staff, available to us and monitored all day.

    9 a.m. | Welcome and Orientation

    • Welcome Remarks: Dale Petroskey, DRC President and CEO
    • Orientation: Ben Stratmann, Longbow Partners lobbyist

     

    9:30 a.m. | Morning meetings begin
    Meeting assignments are pre-determined and final.

    12 p.m. | Lunch provided by the DRC

    1 p.m. | Afternoon meetings begin

    4 p.m. | Buses begin to depart for reception at the Austin Marriott Downtown (Click here for map to our meeting point)
    304 E. Cesar Chavez St

    4:30 p.m. | Happy hour reception
    Featuring remarks from 2025 DRC Board Chair Jim Springfield and state lawmakers

    6:30 p.m. | Reception ends; Austin Fly-In adjourns

Meeting Assignments & Schedule

We’ve curated a full-day of meetings with members of the Texas House and Senate and assigned our attendees to different advocacy tracks. Meeting assignments are pre-determined and final. Our color-coded system will help you identify your DRC staff lead.

Capitol Meeting Map

Match the color of the sticker on your badge to the key on the map of Capitol offices to navigate your advocacy track in case you’re separated from your group.

Key Contacts

Rebekah Chenelle
Vice President of Public Policy
860-970-8171

Travis Reynolds
Vice President of Public Policy
806-224-3402

Jack Niland
Manager of Public Policy
915-217-9612

Leslie Mireles
Coordinator of Public Policy
214-649-1047

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