At GDHCC, advocacy is not a side activity, it is one of the four pillars of everything we do. We believe that Hispanic and small business owners deserve a seat at the table where decisions are made, at City Hall, at the Dallas County Commissioners Court, and in the Texas State Legislature. We track legislation that affects your business, we take positions on issues that matter to our community, and we show up where it counts.
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Below you will find our current legislative agenda, the bills we are actively monitoring, and resources to help you stay informed and engaged.

SAY YES TO DOWNTOWN

Dallas City Hall is currently at a critical juncture. Following nearly five decades of service, the deterioration of infrastructure and the accumulation of deferred maintenance have culminated in a challenge estimated to exceed one billion dollars. In light of the extensive repairs required, the City of Dallas is actively exploring future options, aiming to identify a pathway that is both financially prudent and visionary.

Since its founding in 1939, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has championed advocacy in the public and private marketplaces that empowers Hispanic-owned businesses to thrive. Advocacy remains at the forefront of GDHCC's strategic priorities. Through voice, vote, and action, we vigorously promote policies, legislation, and initiatives that elevate the Hispanic business community, catalyzing a robust and dynamic economic landscape for small businesses.

Please review the GDHCC's 2025-2026 Public Policy Agenda, located to the left, which outlines all our public policy priorities as recommended by the 2024 GDHCC Public Policy Workgroup and approved by the GDHCC Board of Directors. For questions regarding the Public Policy Agenda or GDHCC advocacy in general, please send an email to [email protected]          

GDHCC STRAIGHT TALK SERIES

Local Control Impacting City and County Governments

Learn about the impact of HB 2127 passed in the 88th Legislative Session. Will there be further efforts to impact local control? If so, how will that affect you, your business, and/or your taxes?

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Immigration Solutions for Today's Challenges

Leading Texas business organizations and legal experts, orient employers and business leaders on the impact of workforce shortages.

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Using Public funding for Private Schools: Opportunity or Peril?

Are school vouchers the right choice for Texas' educational future? Our conversationalists discuss the pros and cons of school vouchers, the implications for students, families, and school districts.

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