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RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Follow-Up Notes 10 14 22

Author: October 24, 2022

RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Follow-Up Notes

Friday,  October 14 , 2022 – 8:30 am to 10:00 am Central Time

RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Presentation… see online

If you have any questions, please call the RHCA at 972-786-0909.

Welcome

    • Julio Florez, VP of Programs, RHCA
    • Angela Berry Roberson, RHCA Board Parliamentarian, Legislative & Public Policy Committee Chair
    • Mario A. Martinez, RHCA Legislative Consultant
    • RHCA Upcoming Events

Committee Discussion Items

  • Priorities
    • 2022 RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Platform Update
      • TX 88th Legislative Session… see online
        • Tracking Bills
          • Early filling will begin in November
          • Review 87th Session
          • 88th Session Process
            • Google Drive – Excel
              • Share Link
            • Platform as guide
          • Testimony
            • Develop letter template
      • Advocacy Platform… see online
      • Creating of Subcommittees
        • Safety
        • Workforce Development and Labor
        • Economic Development and Inclusion
    • Notice of Public Rulemaking (NPRM) DBE and ACDBE Programs… see online
      • RHCA Members Feedback Deadline October 17th… see online
  • Hearings
    • Legislative Hearings & Subcommittee Roles
  • November 8th Upcoming General Election Overview… see online
    • Key Dates
      • Last day to register to vote: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
      • First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Monday, October 24, 2022
      • Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked): Friday, October 28, 2022
      • Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Friday, November 4, 2022
      • Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 9, 2022 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
  • Become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar
  • My Votingl Portal – Am I Registered?… see online
    • Use the “AM I Registered Section to
      • Voter registration status
      • Poll location
      • Early voting locations
      • Registration information
      • Key Election Dates
  • Not Registered to Vote… see online
  • Need to Change Your Name or Address… see online
  • Need to Track a Ballot by Mail?… see online

RHCA Upcoming Events

  • RHCA FREE Fall Protection Training Initiative – 2023… see online
  • RHCA Luna Awards |  Event Registration
    • Corpus Christi, Wednesday, September 6, 2022… see photos
    • Houston, Thursday, September 7, 2022… see photos
    • San Antonio, Wednesday, October 5, 2022… see photos
    • Austin, Thursday, October 6, 2022… see photos
    • El Paso, Wednesday, October 12, 2022… see photos
    • Dallas – TBD
  • RHCA 14th Annual Clay Shoot Classic, November 4, 2022… see online

Committee Resources

87th Legislative Session and Bills of Interest Reference

To reference bills visit the Texas Legislature Online (TLO)… see online

Committee Action Items

  • Recommendations for topic speakers are due by October 28, 2022
  • Set a date for a sub-committee meeting that covers the following:
    • Help with inviting monthly guest speakers & topics
    • Committee Members to let RHCA know which Subcommittee they want to participate on
      • Safety
      • Workforce Development  and Labor
      • Economic Development and Inclusion

*Next Meeting: Click to RSVP: November 11, 2022 – 8:30 am to 10:00 am Central Time… see online

Legislative & Public Policy Page:… see online

2022 Committee Dates: Second Friday of the Month 8:30 am to 10:00 am CST

  • Friday, *November 11, 2022
  • Friday, *December 9, 2022