How We Advocate for You

Our Government Affairs Committee meets virtually the last Tuesday of every month to discuss topics and issues relevant to our members. We want to hear from you!

 

We are here to help your company be successful, and an important part of that is helping to make your voice heard, locally and nationally. If you wish to join the Government Affairs Committee or to share an issue that matters to you, please contact us at maryjane@ucatx.org

 

Our state-level focus remains on:

• Reduce Statutory Retainage

• Municipality participation in utility locates.

• and more​

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The 89th Session of the Texas Legislature concluded on Monday, June 2nd. There were 5,644 bills filed in the House and 3,075 bills filed in the Senate: 1,213 of these bills were passed by the Legislature. In comparison to the 88th Session, 8,046 bills were filed and 1,246 of those were passed.

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Download the Texas 89th Legislative Action -End of Session Report by the Governmental Affairs Committee here.