• Public Policy & Government Affairs

  • About

    The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee is an advisory group made up of  Chamber business members that develops public policy positions for the Board of Directors to consider.  The committee will only consider positions that are consistent with our chamber’s values, principals, and policies established by the Board of Directors.

    Primary Functions

    • To monitor, analyze, and prioritize public policy issues which impact chamber members and the greater business community
    • To recommend to the executive committee and/or the board of directors policy positions regarding local, state, and federal legislation and proposed regulations
    • To prioritize issues that may require special attention by the chamber
    • To prepare plans of action for the chamber staff and volunteers to participate in the government, community, business, media, and other arenas to achieve action on the policy positions adopted by the chamber
    • To assist the chamber in developing and maintaining positive relationships with local, state and federal officials

    Policy Programs

    The chamber hosts three events to enhance and implement the work of the Government Affairs Committee.  For more information about any of these programs or the work of the Government Affairs Committee, contact Ginny Cross, VP of Government & Community Relations, by email to Ginny@unitedcorpuschristi.org.

    CB to DC

    An annual multi-day trip to Washington, D.C. The delegation takes the chamber’s federal legislative agenda to DC to advocate on behalf of our business community.  Meetings are scheduled with key decision makers on Capitol Hill and targeted to address specific issues represented on our agenda.  This is our opportunity to take the Coastal Bend to Washington!

    CB to ATX

    A day to take the Corpus Christi to the State House.  This event is held in conjunction with the State legislative session every other year.  It offers specific meetings with our delegation and features a reception for all legislators.  It’s a great day to represent our community in Austin.

    Picnickin’ and Politickin’

    A great outdoor event hosted annually as an opportunity to meet and greet all elected officials and candidates from all areas of representation; federal, state and local are all invited to participate.  Connecting elected officials and candidates running for office with our local leadership and members.


  • 2023 Legislative Session: United Corpus Christi Chamber Supported Bills

    *This list is subject to change.

    HB 5

    Author:  Hunter

    Relating to agreements to create jobs and to generate state and local tax revenue for this state. Economic Development incentives, Ch. 313 replacement

    SB 841

    Author:  Hinojosa

    Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant.

    HB 1588

    Author: Oliverson

    Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant. Identical to SB 841

    HB 2993

    Author:  Hunter

    Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in a reinvestment zone for certain ad valorem tax incentives. Protecting airspace around military installations

    HB 2894

    Author:  Hunter

    Relating to the construction of a bridge crossing Laguna Madre.

    SB 28

    Author: Perry

    Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board

    HJR 97

    Author: Geren

    Relating to Casino Gambling and creation of the Texas Gaming Commission

    HJR 155

    Author: Geren

    Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding casino gambling and creation of the Texas Gaming Commission

    SB 577

    Author:  Springer

    Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.

    HB 8

    Author:  Van Deaver

    Junior college finance program

    SB 2539

    Author:  Creighton

    Junior college finance program

    HB 4266

    Author:  Herrero

    Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.

    SB 1881

    Author:  Hinojosa

    Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.

    HB 1991

    Author:  Herrero

    Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

    HB 1992

    Author:  Herrero

    Relating to policyholder approval for certain windstorm and hail insurance rate changes.