April 9, 2021 - The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Marina Gonzales, issued the following statement after the Texas Senate passed SB 6 yesterday:

“The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds the Texas Senate for passing SB 6. This bill will help bolster our economic recovery from the pandemic and provide economic certainty for our more than 900 members, the majority of whom are small, locally owned businesses. Strong economic recovery is dependent upon the success of our small business community. With the passage of this bill, we are one step closer to protecting our small businesses who decided to open safely during the pandemic from frivolous lawsuits. Our Chamber remains committed to advocating for legislation at the state and federal level that will support our economic recovery and protect our members”

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest Hispanic Chamber in the country and the first Hispanic Chamber to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with 5 Star distinction. Our mission is to be San Antonio’s leading advocate for Hispanic businesses and Hispanics in business. We pride ourselves on five pillars of success: small business, economic development, international trade, education, and leadership.