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
April 24 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court
Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.
May 2 | Fredericksburg City Council
Law Enforcement Center | 9 a.m.
May 3 | Planning & Zoning Commission
Law Enforcement Center | 5:30 p.m.
May 8 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court
Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.
May 16 | Fredericksburg City Council
Law Enforcement Center | 9 a.m.
May 22 | Gillespie Co. Commissioners Court
Gillespie County Court Room | 9 a.m.
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
Gillespie County Commissioners Court
Did you miss the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum? Watch the livestream on-demand thanks to our partner, FBG.live.
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
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
ISSUES OF INTEREST
CITY TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HOUSING CORPORATION
Provided for by State Local Government Code, the entity would expand options, but has no taxing authority.
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.
TEXAS SENATE SENDS HISTORIC WATER FUNDING PROPOSAL TO HOUSE FOR DEBATE
The Texas Senate voted unanimous support for two constitutionally-dedicated water funding measures.
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
FREDERICKSBURG CITY COUNCIL
Jeryl Hoover, Mayor
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. Ellen Troxclair, District 19
Committees:
Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Community Safety
Homeland Security & Public Safety
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. Chip Roy, District 21
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
Committees:
Border Security (Chair)
Criminal Justice (Chair)
Education
Finance
Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
UNITED STATES SENATE
Sen. John Cornyn
Committees:
Committee on Finance
Committee on the Judiciary
Select Committee on Intelligence
Sen. Ted Cruz
Committees:
Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation
Committee on Foreign Relations
Committee on the Jucidiary
Committee on Rules & Administration