TASK FORCE UPDATES Public Policy Task Force The 87th Texas Legislative Session concluded on May 31st. The Economic Alliance was successful on several of its’ priority issues during the session, including: Prioritizing the TXDoT I-10 San Jacinto River bridge project - Support letters and conversations from Senator Carol Alvarado and Representative Briscoe Cain Authorization of the Gulf Coast Protection District that will provide Texas with the agency necessary to oversee the O&M costs on the Ike Dike HB 2106 passage, which Representative Perez filed in Financial Crimes and addresses the state’s ability to prevent card skimmers from utilizing gas stations SB 900, filed by Senator Alvarado, provides improved safety regulations on above ground storage tanks utilized by the oil and gas and petrochemical industries On June 22nd, the Economic Alliance hosted a Board meeting at the San Jacinto Monument. In conjunction with the meeting, the EA hosted the Legislative Wrap Up that included eight of the regions state elected officials, including
State Senator Larry Taylor State Senator Carol Alvarado Representative Ana Hernandez Representative Greg Bonnen
Representative Ed Thompson Representative Dennis Paul Representative Mary Ann Perez Representative Briscoe Cain
Texas Chemical Council President Hector Rivero moderated the discussion, and East Harris County Manufacturers Association jointly hosted the discussion.
Pictured (left to right) Representative Dennis Paul, Representative Greg Bonnen, Senator Carol Alvarado, President/CEO Chad Burke, Representative Ana Hernandez, Senator Larry Taylor, Representative Mary Ann Perez, Representative Ed Thompson, and Representative Briscoe Cain
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