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 and Health Care Task Force. Learn more about the Council and Task Force.
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.
Record of Impact
The 88th Texas Legislature concluded its regular session Monday, May 29, 2023. During the session, the DRC tracked how local legislators voted on issues that impact the region’s pro-business, pro-growth priorities in the following 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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The DRC partnered with the Fort Worth Chamber to compile the results in a Legislative Index designed to help our members and the North Texas business community understand how our elected officials represented the Dallas Region’s interests in Austin.
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.
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.
UPCOMING PUBLIC POLICY EVENTS
Public Policy & Advocacy News
Read the latest on education reform bills in the 89th Texas Legislative Session
The DRC champions child care as related bills are considered in the Texas 89th Legislature
Follow the $163 billion Texas budget as it impacts your business