The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch a talent survey to gather input from employers across Tarrant County on workforce priorities, skill gaps, and future hiring needs. The survey will be distributed via email the week of April 14 and is part of the Chamber’s ongoing effort to support a thriving and […]
There are less than eight weeks until sine die. With over 10,300 bills filed, 900 bills–and counting–have passed the House and/or Senate. A top priority of the Fort Worth Chamber’s 89th legislative agenda includes the support to preserve economic development incentives and a tax system that stimulates economic growth. Research & Development Investments One of […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 15, 2025 On Monday, Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the state’s budget projections for the 2026-2027 biennium. From the announcement, Texas will have $194.6 billion in available revenue to allocate during the legislative session and a $23.76 billion surplus from the 2024-25 biennium. While the Comptroller signaled a 1.1 percent decrease in revenue compared to […]
January 9, 2024 The Fort Worth Chamber had the pleasure of hosting four Tarrant County state legislators before they head to Austin next week to kick off the 89th legislative session to hear what their priorities are ahead of the busy lawmaking session and what policies they can expect that could impact the business environment. […]
November 19, 2024 With having near certainty on all outcomes from the November 5th election, there was much to dissect at the recent Policy Pulse event held by the Fort Worth Chamber where experts shared their takeaways from the 2024 election from a federal, state, and local perspective. The conversation covered the outcome of elections […]
11/11/24 With the 2024 state elections behind us, the countdown to the start of the 89th Texas Legislature has begun. The Fort Worth Chamber has released its State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming session. This list of key, broad policy priorities is focused on improving the state of our economy and the interests of the […]
11/6/2024 What’s Ahead in Washington Former President Donald Trump will be returning to the White House. With Republicans gaining control of the White House, Senate, and potentially maintaining the majority in the House of Representatives, policy proposals that were announced on the campaign trail are anticipated to take up much of the oxygen in 2025. […]
By Steve Montgomery, President & CEO, Fort Worth Chamber Education is a cornerstone of economic prosperity, serving as a critical driver for individual and collective advancement. The relationship between education and economic prosperity is multifaceted, encompassing improved employability, increased productivity, innovation, and societal well-being. In examining this relationship and the impact education plays in fostering […]
As part of its Leaders in Government series, the Fort Worth Chamber is excited to welcome Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to Fort Worth on September 10. As Comptroller, Hegar serves as Texas’ chief financial officer – the state’s treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. Hegar was first elected to the position […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized its proposed rule to cap credit card late fees earlier this year. It was immediately met with opposition by industry and trade groups. In addition to the CFPB exceeding its authority, there were concerns about the unintended consequences of the proposal. By not allowing credit card companies to […]
On August 23, the Fort Worth Chamber will partner with Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare for the annual State of the County address. It’s an exciting time to be in Tarrant County, which has routinely been one of the fastest growing counties in the nation over the past several years. Judge O’Hare will cover a […]
Dating back to last state legislative session in 2023, the Fort Worth Chamber has supported a policy proposal that would provide property tax relief to qualified child care centers across Tarrant County. Beginning as SJR 64, the bill passed with widespread bipartisan support in the Texas Senate and Texas House, setting up a constitutional amendment […]
