San Antonio Chamber of CommerceJun 10, 202187th Legislature RecapThe Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 31, 2021, and your Chamber is breaking down the big takeaways. The 87th Legislative...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 25, 2021Texas 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 25, 2021Last 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 25, 2021Texas 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 25, 2021Texas 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 25, 2021We 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 12, 2021Texas 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,...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 12, 2021Support 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 12, 2021Chamber 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...
San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMay 12, 2021Chapter 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...