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    87th Legislature Recap
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • Jun 10, 2021

    87th Legislature Recap

    The Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 31, 2021, and your Chamber is breaking down the big takeaways. The 87th Legislative...
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    Texas House Passes Preemption Bill (SB 14)
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 25, 2021

    Texas House Passes Preemption Bill (SB 14)

    SB 14, passed the Texas House on Tuesday, May 25 on its second reading by a voice vote, and today is the deadline for it to pass the...
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    Last Chance to get Chapter 313 Reauthorized (HB 4242)
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 25, 2021

    Last Chance to get Chapter 313 Reauthorized (HB 4242)

    Time is of the essence to extend Chapter 313, the Texas Economic Development Act. HB 4242 is the last option to keep Chapter 313 alive...
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    Texas Senate Passes BAMC Civilian Trauma Billing & Collections Bill (HB 2365)
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 25, 2021

    Texas Senate Passes BAMC Civilian Trauma Billing & Collections Bill (HB 2365)

    HB 2365 helps safeguard a vital program within our military medical community, specifically the level 1 Trauma Center at Brooke Army...
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    Texas Senate Passes Trucking Liability Bill (HB 19)
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 25, 2021

    Texas Senate Passes Trucking Liability Bill (HB 19)

    HB 19, the trucking liability bill to end abusive lawsuits in commercial vehicle accidents, passed the Texas Senate last week and is...
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    We are in the Homestretch of the Legislative Session. Here's How it Works.
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 25, 2021

    We are in the Homestretch of the Legislative Session. Here's How it Works.

    When a bill comes up for consideration by the full House or Senate, it receives its second reading. The bill is read, again by caption...
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    Texas Businesses Do Not Have to Pay Franchise Taxes on Forgiven PPP loans.
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 12, 2021

    Texas Businesses Do Not Have to Pay Franchise Taxes on Forgiven PPP loans.

    After a major push to prevent Texas businesses from paying franchise taxes on forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans,...
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    Support for Joint Base San Antonio Public Partnerships
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 12, 2021

    Support for Joint Base San Antonio Public Partnerships

    We are excited to announce the passing of Senate Bill 780,which became law immediately after passing the House on May 10, 2021. This bill...
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    Chamber Requests Film Incentives Bill be scheduled for House Floor Vote
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 12, 2021

    Chamber Requests Film Incentives Bill be scheduled for House Floor Vote

    House Bill 2417, a bill aimed at updating and adopting new and more robust incentive structures for the Film and TV industry is stalled...
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    Chapter 313 Reauthorization
    San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
    • May 12, 2021

    Chapter 313 Reauthorization

    House Bill 1556, a bill aimed at extending (by 10 years) and reforming the Texas Economic Development Act, also known as “Chapter 313” of...
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