How We Advocate for You
We need your support for a unified voice in Austin.
Will you join us?
The Utility Contractors Association of Texas (UCATX) Government Affairs program works to expand opportunities in utility infrastructure construction and reduce the cost of doing business across Texas. Through credible, informed advocacy at the local and state levels, UCATX ensures that legislators and regulators understand how public policy decisions affect utility contractors, infrastructure development, and essential service delivery. UCATX actively engages its members in the governmental affairs process, creating a strong, unified, and respected voice for the utility construction industry in policy and regulatory discussions.
The UCATX Political Action Committee (PAC) collects voluntary contributions from concerned utility contractors and associate members and service provider members for use in making political contributions to candidates running for state and local political positions. This effort is essential and necessary to ensure that the interests of our industry are represented.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES
Our state-level focus remains on:
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Reduce Statutory Retainage
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Municipality participation in utility locates.
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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 including a letter to the Texas Municipal League from Rep. DeWayne Burns re: HB 2334 amending the Occupations Code to establish an exemption within the Plumbing License Law here.