Government Affairs
SA to DC 2013 with the Hispanic Chamber
March 7, 2013 (Washington DC) – Today, we returned to Capitol Hill to focus on effectively advocating issues that are...
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Hispanic Chamber embraces Governor’s recommendations to increase highe...
Today Governor Rick Perry announced his recommendation of making the Permanent University Fund (PUF) available to South...
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SAHCC supports Pre-K 4 SA
“The Mayor’s Pre-K 4 SA Initiative will ensure that our youth are well equipped with the educational tools...
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Texas’ Voter ID Law Blocked by Federal Judicial Panel
August 30, 2012 One of the social issues opposed by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the 2011 Legislative Session,...
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Partnership for a New American Economy Study on Economic Impact of Imm...
The Partnership for a New American Economy released a new report, “Open for Business: How Immigrants Are Driving Business...
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See who makes the grade…Chamber to issue first Legislative Scorecard
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be the first Chamber in San Antonio to implement a Legislative Scorecard...
Read MoreThe San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Department identifies and monitors issues on local, state, and national levels to support efforts aimed at the prosperity of the Hispanic business community. The department is responsible for ensuring the passage of the Hispanic Chamber’s Legislative Agendas, advocating for our members at all levels of government and staffing the Government Affairs Committee.
Federal Issues
Position Statements
- Maximizing Economic Competiveness through Immigration Reform
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber supports Medicaid Expansion for Texas
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber supports the South Texas Plan – New Medical School
- Support for the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) 2013 Proposed Rate Adjustment
- Letter to MPO Transportation Policy Board
Hamilton: Give Texas a competitive tech edge
Author: Billy Hamilton, former deputy comptroller for the State of Texas When businesses look to Texas, they see a leader among the states...
Businesses Need Common Sense Immigration Reform to Keep Growing, Creating American Jobs
Source: The White House Blog We need to act now. There has never been stronger, broader support for immigration reform than there is today....
Hispanic Chamber Advocating In Washington For 2013 SA-To-DC Trip
March 4, 2013 This year’s SA-to-DC trip is underway this week, with representatives from San Antonio Chambers of Commerce joining together...
SA to DC 2013 with the Hispanic Chamber
March 7, 2013 (Washington DC) – Today, we returned to Capitol Hill to focus on effectively advocating issues that are of interest to the...
Hispanic Chamber embraces Governor’s recommendations to increase higher education money to Sou...
Today Governor Rick Perry announced his recommendation of making the Permanent University Fund (PUF) available to South Texas in his State of...
