THCCC 88th State Legislative Agenda

Supports legislation and funding that promotes small business growth, unleashes innovation, streamlines procurement processes, and services, and expands access to capital for micro and small businesses in Texas.
Supports legislation to increase the percentage of contracts awarded by the state and municipal governments to local small businesses, especially minority, women, and veteran-owned small businesses.

Supports preserving, modernizing, and increasing the availability of economic development tools that keep the Texas economy competitive, encourage significant job creation, attract, and retain capital-intensive projects.
Supports legislation that reduces the regulatory and property tax burden on all micro and small businesses.
Supports working with the Texas Broadband Development Office and private internet service providers to expand access to high-speed internet service for all Texans.

Supports a state school finance system based on a combination of attendance and enrollment, including adjustments for changing student learning needs, workforce shortages, and inflationary costs.
Supports the enhancement and expansion of workforce development programs for all Texans to obtain the skills necessary for high-wage, in-demand jobs leading to economic mobility and a globally competitive Texas.

Supports legislation that provides startups and aspiring entrepreneurs with the capital and resources they need to create jobs, foster innovation, competition and capitalize on growth opportunities.