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This Committee offers a colaborative Platform for educational and informational programs to keep members eithin the architecture engineering, and construction sectors updated on local, state, and federal issues.

Texas 89th Legislative

2025 Agenda: A Public Policy Platform

Current Advocacy Efforts

April 29: United Voices
RHCA partners with the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Contractors & Professionals, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, and the DFW Minority Suppliers to discuss current legislation
RHCA President & CEO Testifying at the Capitol
John H. Martinez testifies in opposition to HB 232, a bill seeking to eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for DACA recipients in Texas
RHCA at the Capitol
RHCA Legislative Team visits the Capitol to testify against HB 5120, SB 3187, and SB 5177
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Our mission is To advance every members’ business potential, connections, and capabilities in the Construction industry across Texas, through advocacy, resources, and training programs, creating economic growth.

Advocacy

RHCA’s legislative agenda for the Texas 89th Legislature, aims to identify and prioritize key legislative issues. 

Our proactive approach allows us to draft effective legislation, propose amendments, and create a targeted list of actionable legislative initiatives. Public Policy and Legislative affairs play a large role in our service to our members, and we will continue to collaborate with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to resolve public and private industry issues.

Committee Functions:

  • Formulates positions on business and community issues based on their local impact. These positions reflect a consensus within the architecture, engineering, and construction business community rather than a unanimous agreement among all members.
  • Proposed policy statements can be submitted by any RHCA member, RHCA Committee, Board Director, or the RHCA CEO, with the preferred route being through an RHCA committee.
  • The Legislative Committee reviews these submissions and makes recommendations to the RHCA CEO.
  • The RHCA Executive Committee then considers these recommendations for inclusion on the RHCA Board’s meeting agenda.
  • Facilitates sponsors and resources for Committee activities.

Workforce Development and Labor

Support workforce training programs through state agencies, including education that expands careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.

Safety

Support state-backed construction safety programs that provide essential training to improve jobsite standards and protect workers.

Economic Development

Promote policies and initiatives that maintain, enhance, and stimulate sustainable economic growth and business expansion across Texas.

Texas 89th Legislative Session Bill Tracker

Bills Process for Texas Senate or House

The RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee actively reviews, evaluates, and takes action on key legislation impacting the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industries in Texas. 

Through our Bill Tracker, you can view a live web document highlighting the current bills we are monitoring—giving you direct insight into where our legislative focus lies this session.

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RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Meetings

The second Friday of the month from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. CT

Meetings are open to members in good standing; registration is required.

Legislative Events

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2025 Texas 89th Legislative Strategic Agenda

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For more information or to schedule a meeting contact with us:

Julio Florez
972-786-0909
julio@regionalhca.org

RHCA Headquarters | 2210 West Illinois Avenue Dallas, Texas 75224-1636

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