City of Eagle Pass Represented During Special Legislative Session
(Eagle Pass, TX) The City of Eagle Pass was represented at the start of the Texas Legislative Special Session in Austin on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The city’s state and federal government relations consulting firm, EMC Strategy Group, LLC, will closely monitor legislative activities at the State Capitol during this 30-day session.
Governor Greg Abbott, called for the special session at a press conference last month, just days after the end of the 85th Legislative Session (regular session), charging legislators of the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate to continue debate on the governor’s legislative priorities and key funding for state agencies as identify by the bi-partisan Sunset Commission.
Both parties, Republicans and Democrats, have much to gain and loose during this special session, especially with state’s gubernatorial race and federal mid-term elections just two years away. Lobbyist representing special interest groups, associations, municipalities, and the private sector are working the halls of the State Capitol, all making their pitch on a variety of issues ranging from property tax to school finance.
“Our team represented the City of Eagle Pass on Day 1 of the special session,” says EMC President & CEO Ernie Gonzalez, Jr. “We are going to keep a close eye on all activity at the State Capitol and keep the city’s leadership informed about legislative action that may impact Eagle Pass,” adds Gonzalez.
The Texas Constitution requires that the State Legislature meets every two years for a 140-day regular session. The Governor has up to 20 days to call for a 30-day special session if he feels there are unresolved legislative priorities. The special session costs Texas Tax-payers nearly one million dollars for the 30 day period. Former Governor Rick Perry called for three consecutive specials sessions in 2013.
“I’m pleased that the City of Eagle Pass, TX will have a seat around the table and have a full-time team at the State Capitol during this special session,” says Eagle Pass City Manager Art Rodriguez. “Our goal is for our professional staff to work closely with our legislative delegation and take a bi-partisan approach in our advocacy,” adds Rodriguez.
Area residents can stay informed and receive real-time updates during the special session by visiting www.emcstrategygroup.com.
For more information, please contact ernie.gonzalez@emcstrategygroup.com.
