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Introduction

April 24, 2023

INTRODUCTION

This is the second issue of Governance, a new publication of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, curated by its Government Affairs committee. The intent of the communication is to provide our members with non-partisan resources and information on issues being considered by elected bodies that impact business. To suggest future content for committee review, please email penny@fbgtxchamber.org.

Upcoming Meetings

UPCOMING MEETINGS

April 24 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court

Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.

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May 2 | Fredericksburg City Council

Law Enforcement Center | 9 a.m.

View Agenda | Watch Meeting

 

May 3 | Planning & Zoning Commission

Law Enforcement Center | 5:30 p.m.

View Agenda | Watch Meeting

 

May 8 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court

Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.

View Agenda

 

May 16 | Fredericksburg City Council

Law Enforcement Center | 9 a.m.

View Agenda | Watch Meeting

 

May 22 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court

Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.

View Agenda

Did you know you can watch Fredericksburg City Council meetings in real-time or on-demand? Click the links on the meeting schedule to review meeting agendas and livestreams when published.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

Fredericksburg City Council

Public Comment Process

 

Gillespie County Commissioners Court

Public Comment Form

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Did you miss the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum? Watch the livestream on-demand thanks to our partner, FBG.live.

Election Information

ELECTION INFORMATION

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GENERAL ELECTION

Early Voting

April 24-May 2 | Click here for daily early voting schedule

Girl Scout Cabin, 202 W. Austin Street

 

Election Day Voting (all precincts)

Saturday, May 6 | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fredericksburg Middle School Library, 110 W. Travis Street

 

VIEW SAMPLE BALLOT

 

FREDERICKSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Early Voting

April 24-May 2 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gillespie County Annex 3 Building, 95 Frederick Road

 

Election Day Voting (all precincts)

Saturday, May 6 | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fredericksburg Middle School Cafeteria, 110 W. Travis Street

 

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Issues of Interest

ISSUES OF INTEREST

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CITY TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HOUSING CORPORATION

Provided for by State Local Government Code, the entity would expand options, but has no taxing authority.

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FISD BOND UPDATE

Public is invited to in-person update meeting on April 27, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room.

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TEXAS SENATE SENDS HISTORIC WATER FUNDING PROPOSAL TO HOUSE FOR DEBATE

The Texas Senate voted unanimous support for two constitutionally-dedicated water funding measures.

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BIDEN DECLARES END TO

COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY

The official end of the COVID-19 comes a month earlier than expected. Employers should review insurance and benefit plan implications.

HB4052 LEFT PENDING,

UNLIKELY TO REAPPEAR

The bill would have required wineries to “be a bona fide winery actively engaged in the manufacture of wine.”

STATE BUDGET MOVES TO

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

With a historic $32.7 billion budget surplus, the Texas Senate and House attempt to resolve differences with five weeks left in session.

TEXAS SEEKS PERMANENT

DAYLIGHHT SAVINGS TIME

Texas supports permanent daylight savings time, but the Fed must agree.

LEGAL BATTLES OVER HOW TO

ACHIEVE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

House and Senate agree on property tax relief, but not on how to get there.

BROADBAND FUNDING

Speaker Phelan pushes to double broadband expansion funding, over 2021 commitment.

Elected Officials

ELECTED OFFICIALS

FREDERICKSBURG CITY COUNCIL

Jeryl Hoover, Mayor

Sharon Joseph

Emily Kirchner

Tony Klein

Bobby Watson

 

TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Rep. Ellen Troxclair, District 19

Contact Info & Website

Committees:

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Community Safety

Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Rep. Chip Roy, District 21

Contact Info & Website

Committees:

House Judiciary

House Rules

House Budget

GILLESPIE CO. COMMISSIONERS COURT

Daniel Jones, County Judge

Charles Olfers, Precinct 1

Keith Kramer, Precinct 2

Dennis Neffendorf, Precinct 3

Don Weinheimer, Precinct 4

 

THE TEXAS SENATE

Sen. Pete Flores, District 24

Contact Info & Website

Committees:

Border Security (Chair)

Criminal Justice (Chair)

Education

Finance

Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

 

UNITED STATES SENATE

Sen. John Cornyn

Contact Info & Website

Committees:

Committee on Finance

Committee on the Judiciary

Select Committee on Intelligence

 

Sen. Ted Cruz

Contact Info & Website

Committees:

Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation

Committee on Foreign Relations

Committee on the Jucidiary

Committee on Rules & Administration

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