Legislative Agenda Survey

We are a few short months away from the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, which begins January 10, 2023. One of the biggest questions today is how will lawmakers spend the more than $27-billion increase in tax revenue.

However the 88th Session functions, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce will be highly involved advocating for our members on a wide variety of issues as we advocate for a strong economy and a free enterprise.

We are ready to develop our Legislative Agenda that will set the priorities for your local advocacy organization, going into the session.

We need your help in determining those priorities. Please take this survey before the deadline of Sept. 9 at 5:00 p.m. After responses have been collected, the Chamber’s Business Advocacy Council (BAC) will review and develop a draft Legislative Agenda that we will present to the Chamber Board for approval.

Each of the questions on the survey has a place for comments. Help us understand your answers, the issues you are facing today and what needs to be done to make the future better.

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* 1. Contact Information *optional and will be used internally so our BAC team can contact you for more assistance

Name

Company

Email Address

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* 2. What is the primary business activity conducted by your company? Please select only one.

Amusement: Venues, Travel Agents, Radio, TV, etc.

Construction

Creative: Advertising, Marketing, Printing, Graphic Design, Artist, etc.

Agriculture

Education and/or Training Services

Financial: Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Lenders, etc.

Government Agency

Health Care Services

Hospitality

Insurance

Manufacturer and/or Processor

Non-profit Organization

Professional: Doctor, Lawyer, CPA, etc.

Real Estate: Sales, Consultant, Broker

Retailer

Services: Architect, Engineering, Consulting, etc.

Technology – Communications: Computer, internet, Phones, Etc.

Transportation

Food Services

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your role at your company, organization, or agency?

Chief Executive Officer

Sole Proprietor

Senior Management

Director

Other (please specify)

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* 4. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance locally/regionally to your business.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 5. Comments regarding question above:

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* 6. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance state/federal to your business.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 7. Comments regarding question above:

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* 8. The Texas Legislature expects to begin the Session with $27 billion more in tax receipts, not including the $13-billion Rainy Day Fund. Please rank the following issues on how you would prioritize funding.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 9. Comments regarding question above:

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* 10. Do you feel that local and regional elected officials are responsive to area business owners?

Very Much

Somewhat

Neutral

Very Little

Not at All

Comments:

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* 11. Aside from COVID-19, what are the impediments to sustaining your current business level? (select top three)

Lack of government/economic development incentives

Proximity to primary markets

Land/infrastructure costs

Land use/zoning policies

Real estate costs

Taxes: City, County, State, Federal

City/County government regulations

State government regulations

Federal government regulations

Inability to expand into other markets

Environmental regulations

Parking issues

Local highway infrastructure

Restrictions on signage

Availability of low-cost labor

Availability of skilled labor

Diversity inclusion

Quality of place issues make external recruiting challenging

Challenges retaining area college students upon graduation

Broadband/Internet issues

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What other issues which are important to you and/or your business should we consider prioritizing in our Legislative Agenda? Please provide details.

Legislative Agenda Survey

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* 1. Contact Information *optional and will be used internally so our BAC team can contact you for more assistance

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* 2. What is the primary business activity conducted by your company? Please select only one.

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* 3. What is your role at your company, organization, or agency?

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* 4. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance locally/regionally to your business.(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 5. Comments regarding question above:

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* 6. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance state/federal to your business.(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 7. Comments regarding question above:

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* 8. The Texas Legislature expects to begin the Session with $27 billion more in tax receipts, not including the $13-billion Rainy Day Fund. Please rank the following issues on how you would prioritize funding.(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

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* 9. Comments regarding question above:

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* 10. Do you feel that local and regional elected officials are responsive to area business owners?

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* 11. Aside from COVID-19, what are the impediments to sustaining your current business level? (select top three)

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* 12. What other issues which are important to you and/or your business should we consider prioritizing in our Legislative Agenda? Please provide details.

* 4. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance locally/regionally to your business.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

* 6. From the options below, please rank the following policy issues in order of importance state/federal to your business.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)

* 8. The Texas Legislature expects to begin the Session with $27 billion more in tax receipts, not including the $13-billion Rainy Day Fund. Please rank the following issues on how you would prioritize funding.

(1 = most important; 10 = least important)