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Opinion: Contesting the Change Current Hearing Process Ensures Public, Stakeholder Input

Contested Case Hearing Reform is a Solution in Search of a ProblemTexans use an important process called “Contested Case Hearings” to protect private property interests, community and neighborhood health, and the environment.  Unfortunately, the contested case hearing process is under attack by big special interests who are trying to gut the process and erect barriers to meaningful citizen participation through the passage of Senate Bill 709 and House Bill 1865. When a company wants to develop a big project that will impact private property and community health, such as a new landfill,

T3 FOUNDER & CEO GAY GADDIS NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

First Female Chairman in Organization’s Twenty-Year HistoryThe Texas Business Leadership Council (TBLC) today announced Gay Gaddis as the incoming Chairman for the organization. Gaddis, CEO and Founder of T3 – the largest woman-owned independent advertising agency in the country – will lead TBLC’s efforts from Austin. As the sixth Chairman in TBLC’s 20-year history, Gaddis will direct and implement strategic organizational objectives and policy priorities. Prior to this appointment, Gaddis served as the TBLC’s Vice Chairman. “Having Gay Gaddis as our Chairman is a tremendous asset for

Former Ambassador Antonio Garza: A New Mindset Needed for North America

US, Mexico and Canada Need Stronger Cooperation on Wide Range of Economic, Security and Energy IssuesFor the past twelve years, my work has taken me back and forth across the United States’ and Mexico’s shared border. I’ve watched as the two countries took steps forward, and sometimes back, steadily tying together communities from Mexico’s southern states up through northern Canada. It is clear to me that as Americans, we live in the world’s most dynamic region. But we have yet to fully capitalize on what can be achieved by working together. Our three countries’ deep ties go back decades,

Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition Launches in Texas

Texas Business and Community Leaders Urge Action by Federal Lawmakers on Tax and Immigration Reform, Expanded Trade to Create GrowthThe Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition, an alliance of businesses, local trade associations and concerned individuals committed to supporting a common sense, pro-growth agenda for America today announced its launch in Texas. “One of our greatest priorities is tax reform,” said Mabrie Jackson, president and CEO of the North Texas Commission and a founding member of the Texas coalition. “The tax code is suffocating to smaller employers. We need

Opinion: Former U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza on Mexico's Energy Reforms

Mexico: An Energy FutureMexico took a giant leap toward a new economic future last week with Congressional passage of a remarkably bold energy reform bill. Both euphoria and hand wringing ensued as Mexico observers and the Mexican people began contemplating the significance to the country of opening its long-protected oil and gas industry. These emotional reactions, though deeply felt, will soon subside; giving way to the realization that there’s much hard work ahead and that the road to reform is long and potentially strewn with obstacles. But there’s every reason to believe that

Green Group Holdings Expands Its Presence Across United States with Three New Projects

Projects in Texas, North Dakota and Wyoming establish company’s growing prominence, reachGreen Group Holdings, LLC, a leading development company specializing in large-scale infrastructure development and environmental permitting and operations, has three new environmental development projects in process in North Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. The new projects include multi-million dollar investments in local communities and development of critical infrastructure to support traditional landfill and oil and natural gas exploration and production landfills. “Green Group Holdings continues to

Opinion: Mexico, Energy and the Border

Former U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza Offers His Perspective on New Opportunities, New Pressures from Mexico's Proposed Energy ReformsMexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has spoken forcefully about his plan to address the challenges that have impeded Mexico’s economic and social progress. And recently, he laid out his intention to address perhaps the most contentious: Mexico’s energy sector. Many believe the president will achieve his goal to allow increased private and foreign participation in the oil and gas and power sectors. That’s partly due to his political savvy, but also because

LEGAL WATCHDOGS KICK OFF “SMALL BUSINESS SUMMER” CAMPAIGN

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse Highlighting Negative Impact of Lawsuit Abuse on Small BusinessesCitizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) organizations across Texas recently launched a “Small Business Summer” campaign to highlight the negative impact of lawsuit abuse and how small employers can help protect themselves from abusive litigation. “A single lawsuit can put a small business out of business, which affects employees and the local community,” said Garry Bradford, chairman of Bay Area CALA in Corpus Christi. “While we’ve passed meaningful lawsuit reforms in Texas, ‘Small Business

Garza: Energy Reform in Mexico; Could It Happen Here?

Perspective and Analysis on Energy Reform in Mexico from Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio GarzaA reform push in Mexico that many have termed historic could get epic this fall. That's when President Enrique Peña Nieto will introduce plans to reform the oil and gas sector and overhaul the country's tax system. There's a broad consensus among economists that Mexico's growth and long-term vitality rely on the passage of these plans, interlinked because oil revenues comprise a substantial part (around one-third) of the federal budget. And there's a general acknowledgement across

Former U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza: Fix the Debt to Secure the Border

Ambassador Garza Offers His Perspective on Border Security, Immigration, and Fiscal PolicyI was born in Texas, grew up along the U.S.-Mexico border and have lived and worked in both countries. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of securing our border while allowing free trade, and the importance of living within your means. These are things our government has struggled to do for a decade. With momentum building to advance comprehensive immigration reform, it appears that Congress is moving in the right direction, but we must also look to address the concerns expressed

Immigration Reform: Path to Citizenship, Path to Growth

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza Offers His Opinion, Perspective on Immigration ReformImmigration reform is at the top of Washington’s to-do list. It’s not the first time in recent memory that the issue has received serious attention from lawmakers. But unlike six years ago when the last bipartisan effort fell apart, it now looks as if there may be the right combination of public support, leadership (public and private) and political will to make sensible reform a reality.    This turnaround, regardless of the reasons for its occurrence, is good. That’s because the country’

Innovative Veterans Non-Profit to Exhibit at Clinton Global Initiative University

Vanguard’s Reintegration Initiative Empowers Veterans, Local CommunitiesAUSTIN, TEXAS - Community Vanguard, a not-for-profit, emergency management and veteran services organization will exhibit at the Clinton Global Initiative University April 5 – 7, 2013 at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Community Vanguard, founded by Hauptmann School of Public Affairs MPA candidate Rick Schumacher, is a new veterans’ reintegration initiative focused on providing resources and disaster mitigation advocacy to low-income communities throughout the United States. “Community Vanguard

Leading Foundations Urge Bold, Innovative Education Policy Shift to Transform Texas Education

Collaborative Effort Showcases National Best Practices to Make Texas Model for NationAUSTIN, TEXAS - Leading foundations, education think tanks, policy experts and civic leaders today launched Texans Deserve Great Schools, a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the most successful education policies from around the nation that – if implemented together – will vastly improve student achievement in Texas. Texans Deserve Great Schools brings together long-time education champions including the George W. Brackenridge Foundation, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Parent Revolution,

Former U.S. Ambassador Antonio Garza: Mexico's New Course

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Discusses Challenges, Opportunities in Bilateral RelationshipAUSTIN, TEXAS / MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Dec. 10, 2012)--On December 1 Enrique Peña Nieto took the oath of office and began his six-year term as President of Mexico. He immediately directed his cabinet—which skews toward economic and technocratic know-how— to get to work, announcing a sweeping 13-point plan for immediate enactment. The next day, he joined leaders of the two main opposition parties for the signing of a Pact for Mexico, a plan to promote Mexico’s development.   These and other

Antonio Garza: Historic Change Signals Opportunity for U.S., Mexico & Latin America

How Leaders, Business Respond Will Shape Our Future ProsperityMEXICO CITY, MEXICO--The following opinion column is by former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza: There’s no question we are in the midst of historic change in the world. The international policy agenda has never been more diverse and there’s a lot of uncertainty, punctuated by anxiety, about the direction of change. In the U.S., we’re in the bubble of a presidential election year, which means that domestic concerns dominate. That doesn’t mean that international issues have disappeared from the national dialogue; they

Texas Wildfire Relief Fund Honors Lt. Gov. Dewhurst as “Champion of the Axe”

Award Highlights State Leaders’ Commitment to Volunteer FirefightersAUSTIN, TEXAS (April 19, 2012)—The Texas Wildfire Relief Fund, a non-profit committed to raising awareness and funds for volunteer fire departments, honored Lt. Governor David Dewhurst as a “Champion of the Axe” for his commitment to Texas volunteer firefighters. “Governor Dewhurst appreciates the courage and conviction of our state’s volunteer firefighters. He is a true Champion of the Axe,” said Chris Barron, executive director of the State’s Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas. “Governor Dewhurst’s

STATE FIREMEN’S AND FIRE MARSHALS’ ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS (SFFMA): A DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO TRUE TEXAS HEROES

SFFMA's Chris Barron Says Record Drought, Wildfires Test Courage, Budgets of Volunteer FirefightersAUSTIN, TEXAS (Feb. 28, 2012)—The following opinion-editorial column is by Chris Barron, executive director of the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas and its Texas Wildfire Relief Fund (www.txwildfirerelief.org), a non-profit that supports Texas volunteer fire departments: While the wildfires that ravaged the state last spring and summer may seem like a distant memory, their effects are still felt in communities across our state. And, with the next wildfire season less

Former U.S. Ambassador Garza: Let’s Be Honest About Mexico

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Provides Perspective on Security SituationMEXICO CITY, MEXICO--The following opinion-editorial column is by former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza: Breaking through the noise of election year rhetoric on both sides of the border is essential if we are to gain a more complete understanding of the situation on the ground in Mexico. New travel warnings for Americans in Mexico issued in recent weeks by the U.S. State Department and rhetoric over the drug war among candidates for president in Mexico last month surely make one wonder if there is a

Opinion: Power to Recover Rests in Manufacturing

Key Sector Can Drive Texas, U.S. ForwardThe following opinion-editorial is authored by Joe Straus, Texas House Speaker who served as a keynote speaker at the Texas Association of Manufacturers' Summit held on Feb. 14-15, 2012 in San Marcos, Texas: AUSTIN, TEXAS (Feb. 20, 2012)--The foundation for Texas' future may well be found on the floor of our state's factories and manufacturing facilities. As we look for ways to create new jobs and stimulate economic growth, our manufacturing sector is poised to be the catalyst that drives our economy forward. Texas is the next, great frontier,

Swift Adoption Of Hydraulic Fracturing Disclosure Rule Lauded

Texas League of Conservation Voters calls public disclosure of hydraulic fracturing fluids “smart public policy and in the best interest of all Texans, industry”AUSTIN, TX (Dec. 13, 2011)—The following statement on the Texas Railroad Commission’s adoption of the rule requiring disclosure of fluids used in hydraulic fracturing may be attributed to David Weinberg, Executive Director of the Texas League of Conservation Voters: “The Texas League of Conservation Voters appreciates the Railroad Commission’s leadership and swift action in adopting a public disclosure rule on hydraulic

Don't Get Served a Lawsuit With Your Eggnog and Mistletoe

CALA of Central Texas offers tips on social host liability for holiday partiesAUSTIN, TEXAS –With the holiday season in full swing, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas (CALA of Central Texas) cautions that this time of seasonal cheer can be dampened by the threat of lawsuits. CALA of Central Texas urges party hosts to keep social host liability in mind as they plan celebrations that involve libations. “’Tis the season for eggnog, bright lights and mistletoe, and, unfortunately, it’s also lawsuit season,” said Cliff Collier, chairman of the CALA of Central Texas Board of

PSA CAMPAIGN FEATURING EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR KYLE CHANDLER LAUNCHES

Chandler Calls on Texans to Support Texas Wildfire Relief Fund, Become a Volunteer FirefighterAUSTIN, TEXAS— A statewide campaign to raise funds and awareness for Texas’ volunteer firefighters hits the airwaves today with two public service announcements featuring Emmy award winning actor Kyle Chandler. Chandler, best known recently for his roles as Coach Eric Taylor in Friday Night Lights, earning him an Emmy, and Deputy Jackson Lamb in Super 8 taped two television PSAs: · “We Care,” emphasizes the urgent funding and equipment needs of volunteer firefighters; and, · “Become a

AMERICANS ASKED TO SUPPORT TEXAS WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND

Volunteer firefighters need equipment, funds to fight fires in historic wildfire seasonBASTROP, TEXAS—The Texas Wildfire Relief Fund, a statewide non-profit that is working to raise funds and awareness about the ongoing crisis facing first responders battling wildfires across Texas, is making an urgent national plea for donations. The Texas Wildfire Relief Fund was established to aid volunteer firefighters’ battling wildfires across Texas, including the largest active fire here in Bastrop. “Over 77 percent of fire departments in Texas are volunteer departments who struggle daily on

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