February 18, 2025
The Fort Worth Chamber, along with 58 business and economic development partners from across the state, joined a letter to Texas legislators in supporting a consistent funding stream to address Texas’ water needs. To avoid a crisis in the future, Texas must take action now to ensure the reliability of water for residents and businesses.
In the State of the State address, Governor Abbott declared a “generational investment in water” as an emergency item for the 89th legislative session. In the 88th legislative session, lawmakers created the Texas Water Fund and in 2023, voters approved the dedication of $1 billion to this fund. This year, legislators are seeking to make this continuous investment permanent by enacting a constitutional amendment. Lawmakers are also seeking to make an additional investment for various supply and infrastructure projects.
In Fort Worth, there are approximately 800 miles of aging or deteriorating water pipelines. Improving and strengthening this infrastructure is a key driver in the ability to live and do business in Fort Worth and contributes to the prosperity of economic growth in Fort Worth. Click here to read the full letter.
March 6, 2025 The Fort Worth Chamber joined a letter sent to Congress with nearly 500 organizations and 15 Texas-based partners in support of extending the pro-growth, pro-business tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The tax policies from this legislation will fully expire at the end of the year without […]
February 19, 2025 Over the course of two days earlier this month, 150 business leaders and city elected officials convened in Austin to advocate for their legislative priorities and to hear from their state representatives and senators as they gathered at the State’s Capitol for the 89th Legislative Session. The delegation had the unique opportunity […]
