Legislative Day - March 5-6

Description

Legislative Day provides Richardson residents and businesspeople with the opportunity to visit the state capitol and better understand the legislative process. Participants network with community leaders, hear from local representatives and key state officials, attend committee hearings and visit various legislators. Whether you are heavily involved in politics or just have a basic understanding, Legislative Day is a great opportunity to represent our community in Austin.

Deadline for registration: Tuesday, February 22, 2019

Agenda:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

• 1:30 p.m. - Texas Association of Business Briefings
  • Speakers:
    • Lisa Craven, Deputy Comptroller/Chief of Staff, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
    • Chairman Kelly Hancock, Chair of the Senate Business & Commerce Committee, Vice Chair of Senate Transportation Committee
    • Dale Craymer, President, Texas Taxpayers & Research Association
    • Government Affairs Director of the Texas Association of Business
• 5:30 p.m.  - Delegate Reception and Dinner (Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill, Patio and Nook), Speaker:  TBA

• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast Briefings (Capitol Grill in the State Capitol)
  • ​Speakers:
    • Chairman Angie Chen Button,Chair of the House Urban Affairs Committee, seat on the House Higher Education Committe
    • Chairman Dan Huberty, Chair of the House Public Education Committee
    • Chairman Jeff Leach, Chair of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, seat on the House Redistricting Committee
    • Speaker Dennis Bonnen
    • Rep. Ana Maria Ramos, seats on the House Natural Resources and Defense & Veterans’ Affairs committee
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - Visit Legislator’s Offices OR
• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Visit House Session – House Gallery – 3^rd Floor – West
  • TBD - Reading of the House Resolution by Representatives Button and Leach (House Gallery, 3^rd Floor, West)
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. - Delegation Lunch (Austin Club, 110 East 9^th St., Austin 78701, Medallion Room), Speaker: Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Morath

• Recognition on event emails
• Recognition on RCC website
• Recognition at legislative delegation events and meetings
• Inclusion in event press releases, articles and other media
• Acknowledgement at pre-dinner reception
• Seat at table with legislators during dinner and lunch
• Introduction of guest speakers and legislators at dinner
• Registration for 1 person

• Recognition on event emails
• Recognition on RCC website
• Recognition at legislative delegation events and meetings
• Inclusion in event press releases, articles and other media
• Acknowledgement at pre-dinner reception
• Registration for 1 person

• Recognition on event emails
• Recognition on RCC website
• Recognition at legislative delegation events and meetings
• Inclusion in event press releases, articles and other media
• Acknowledgement at pre-dinner reception

• Recognition on event emails
• Recognition on RCC website
• Recognition at legislative delegation events and meetings
• Inclusion in event press releases, articles and other media

• Recognition on event emails
• Recognition on RCC website