PUBLIC POLICY
Advocating on behalf of business in the Dallas Region
DRC'S TOP PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES
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 and Health Care Task Force. Learn more about the Council and Task Force.
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 elections cycles, and we hope you’ll take advantage of the variety of resources we have created and join us in this important civic effort.
88th Texas Legislative Session Agenda
The 88th Texas Legislature begins its 140-day session on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. The DRC’s Legislative Agenda, the result of several months of working group meetings engaging a broad cross-section of our member companies and community partners, will guide our advocacy efforts on behalf of the Dallas Region’s business community in Austin next year. The agenda covers four areas:
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- Preserving Texans’ economic success
- Investing in Texas’ workforce
- Supporting a healthy talent pool
- Promoting a high quality of life for all
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TEXAS VOTING PROCESS LEGISLATION RESEARCH
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, DC
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 or need help? The DRC’s Public Policy & Advocacy team is here to assist as you and your company navigate policy in the Dallas Region.