Press Releases
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Directors Announced
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives 2025 Board Leadership and Board of Directors Announced AUSTIN - The Board of Directors for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives – the largest chamber executives’ organization of all U.S. states – has elected Doug Peters, CEO of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to serve a one-year term as the 2025 Chair of the Board. Peters, who has served on the TCCE board since 2016, previously served as Chair-Elect and Treasurer. Active in Chambers of Commerce in four states
News Release: SCOUTING AIMS TO SERVE MORE BASTROP COUNTY YOUTH IN ‘25
SCOUTING AIMS TO SERVE MORE BASTROP COUNTY YOUTH IN ‘25Rebrand reflects efforts to welcome everyone to experience Scouting’s benefits (BASTROP) – Scouting in Central Texas has a new year’s resolution: to welcome more boys and girls and their families into a fun program that helps produce successful and valued community members. Bastrop County is part of the Capitol Area Council in Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). The name change formally goes into effect on February 8, which is
TAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025
TAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025 Austin, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today announced that Bill Jones, formerly TAB’s Treasurer and Vice Chair, will serve as the 2025 Chairman of the TAB board of directors. Jones, an accomplished attorney with a distinguished track record, brings invaluable expertise to TAB. His extensive experience – including serving as General Counsel to former Texas Governor Rick Perry, serving as Chairman Emeritus of the Texas A&M University System
Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature
Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature Austin, TX – Today, the board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, formally approved TAB’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities. These priorities will serve as a guide for policymakers in Austin to invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth and protect the pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has built the best business environment in the nation and the 8th largest economy
Important HVAC Refrigerant Changes Coming in 2025
Big changes are on the horizon for the HVAC industry, and they could impact homeowners—particularly those with systems over 15 years old. Starting January 1, 2025, the EPA will phase out R-410A refrigerant in new air conditioning systems as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change. What’s Happening? R-410A refrigerant, the coolant used in most current A/C systems, will no longer be used in new installations after 2024. This change follows the earlier phase-out of R-22
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December 2024 Sales Tax Allocations - Cities
BastropBastrop1.50%$1,046,364.16$955,779.969.47%$12,569,891.52$12,210,253.192.94%BastropElgin1.50%$346,120.00$312,954.5710.59%$4,211,594.50$3,822,726.2410.17%BastropSmithville1.50%$71,125.86$62,612.8413.59%$891,059.56$866,498.932.83%
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December 2024 Sales Tax Allocations - Counties
Bastrop0.50%$767,041.55$664,825.4015.37%$8,860,731.24$8,313,037.756.58%
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Local Sales Tax Allocations - Dec. 2024
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8 percent more than in December 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly. Local Sales Tax Allocations - Dec. 2024RecipientDec. 2024Allocation Change
PUBLIC OPINION POLL AFFIRMS PIVOTAL ROLE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 5, 2024 Contact:Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com PUBLIC OPINION POLL AFFIRMS PIVOTAL ROLE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEU.S. adults recognize the wide-sweeping impact of their local chamber, ACCE/Harris Poll survey finds Bastrop, Texas (December 5, 2024) — Results from a nationwide public opinion poll indicate chambers of commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities. The Harris Poll survey,
Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Exemptions Rule
Federal Court Strikes Down U.S. DOL Overtime Exemptions Rule Nationwide On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary required to be paid to most employees classified as exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court’s decision blocks the minimum compensation increases that were scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2025, and invalidates the previously required July
Federal Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
Federal Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements A federal court has issued an injunction halting the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act's (CTA) reporting requirements for small businesses.Unless and until an appellate court overrules or narrows this decision, small businesses are not obligated to comply with the CTA reporting mandates.Read more:https://lnkd.in/gqkw2GHh
News Release: Governor Abbott Names TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer as Co-Chair of Small Business
Governor Abbott Names TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer as Co-Chair of Small Business Freedom Council AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer will serve as the co-chair for Governor Abbott’s newly launched Small Business Freedom Council alongside National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas State Director Jeff Burdett. The council will review government efficiency for Texas businesses and provide
Bastrop Chamber supports Ballot Initiative for ESD #3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 8, 2024 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCEsupports passage of ballot initiative for creation of BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3 Bastrop, TX (November 8, 2024) — Prior to the November 5, 2024, General Election, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors passed a resolution in support of the establishment of the Bastrop County Emergency
Bastrop Chamber Supports Protection of Employee Retirement Income Security Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 25, 2024 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCEsupports PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT(ERISA) Bastrop, TX (November 25, 2024) — Through its partnership with the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce joined numerous Central Texas Chambers of Commerce by signing on to a Letter of Support to protect the Employee
News Release: Senate Passes Cruz Bill to Memorialize Bastrop Post Office
Cruz Press Office: Darin Miller Bethany Stevens November 22, 2024 Senate Passes Cruz Bill to Memorialize Bastrop Post Office in Honor of Eight-Time Purple Heart Recipient Sergeant Major Billy Waugh WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Senate passed his bill designating the United States Post Office located on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas as the “Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office.” The bill memorializes the service of Sergeant Major
News Release: 11/22/2024
CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is pleased to announce the recent appointment of five new volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)! Judge Benton Eskew completed the swearing-in on November 19th, 2024. We have Marc Nash (Elgin), Alisa Brown (Giddings), Darrel Vinklarek (Bastrop), Angel Peltola (Smithville), and Jenny Santini Danysh (Giddings) to congratulate and show our gratitude for their commitments to the CASA cause. ?? ?? CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties endeavors to
News Release: Demanding immediate answers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2024 Contact: Damon Sidur | (541) 840-2112 | Damon.Sidur@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON—Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and State Representative Stan Gerdes (HD-17) are demanding immediate answers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following reports that an American citizen was killed by an illegal immigrant driving under the influence in Bastrop County. The suspect, who had been deported twice before, was able to illegally
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