January 5, 2023 (SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will publicly launch the Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition (THCCC) on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00am on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol (1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701.)

The THCCC is comprised of nine Hispanic Chambers in Texas representing some of the largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Members of the THCCC are:

• Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and
• San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The mission is to advocate for statewide policies that support the economic contributions and entrepreneurial spirit of Hispanic businesses and Hispanics in Business in Texas. This includes policies that are conducive to job creation, entrepreneurship, innovation, capital investment, small business growth, talent, and economic development.

“Hispanics are driving population and small business growth in Texas and in the U.S. but don’t have a voice at our State Capitol. The THCCC will provide a united voice for Hispanic businesses and Hispanics in businesses, “said Marina Gonzales. “The THCCC will focus its advocacy efforts on increasing access to capital, streamlining procurement processes, talent development, reducing barriers to entrepreneurship and tax relief for small businesses.” 

“As we prepare for the 88th legislative session, we believe that it was time for Hispanic Chambers to come together to more boldly and unitedly, represent Hispanic businesses across Texas. The Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition’s legislative agenda will give lawmakers a clear message as to which policies are most important to our members, presented in a clear and unified voice.” JR Trevino, 2023 SAHCC Chair of the Board, said.

Coalition members will be available for media interviews immediately following the press conference.

About the Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition:

The Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Coalition (THCCC) was formed in December of 2022 to provide a united voice for Hispanic businesses and Hispanics in business in Texas by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. By connecting Texas Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, the Coalition will facilitate cooperative advocacy on statewide legislative issues. The THCCC adopted its first legislative agenda which will serve as the foundation for the THCCC advocacy efforts during the 88th Texas Legislature.