North Texas lawmakers discuss federal support for business growth and workforce development
PUBLIC POLICY
Advocating on behalf of business in the Dallas Region
As the voice of the Dallas Region’s business community, the DRC connects member companies with key stakeholders at all levels of government to advocate for pro-business, pro-growth policies that ensure the continued prosperity of our region while maintaining a high quality of life for all.
DRC members can help advance the DRC’s public policy initiatives by participating in the Public Policy Advisory Council, Tech Policy Task Force, Infrastructure Task Force, and Health Care Innovation Task Force. Learn more about our councils and task forces.
89th TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION AGENDA
The DRC’s Legislative Agenda is developed through a collaborative process with our member companies to guide our advocacy in Austin. The agenda sets forth the business community’s top priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature.
VOTER ENGAGEMENT TOOLKIT
Businesses have an essential role to play in advocating for increased civic engagement in the Dallas Region, especially as our population continues to grow. In response to our member companies’ need for resources informing employees about voting and elections in Texas, the DRC has created a Voter Engagement Toolkit. The Public Policy team will continually update the toolkit throughout various election cycles, and we hope you’ll take advantage of the variety of resources we have created and join us in this important civic effort.
TEXAS VOTING PROCESS LEGISLATION RESEARCH
The DRC’s public policy team produced this fact-based research to provide our members context about Texas’ voting laws relative to the 10 largest states as well as key provisions of SB1.
LEGISLATIVE CONTACTS IN DALLAS, AUSTIN, AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
Stay up to date with key local, state, and federal offices, including the City of Dallas, Texas House & Senate, and U.S. House and Senate.
CONTACT THE TEAM
Have a question? The DRC’s Public Policy & Advocacy team is here to assist as you and your company navigate policy in the Dallas Region.
UPCOMING PUBLIC POLICY EVENTS
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
3:00 - 6:30 pm
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Public Policy & Advocacy News
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