Governmental Affairs Council
The Governmental Affairs Council is volunteers, comprised of Chamber members that represent business interests in public policy and civic arenas by researching, identifying and tracking legislative issues and advocating for business interests to governmental officials on the local, state and federal levels.
To learn more contact Jason Harrison at (806) 373-7800.
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Panhandle Days Delegation
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Panhandle Days
(even years, bi-annual event)
February 2011
Event is designed to provide an opportunity for business and community leaders from throughout the Panhandle to travel to Austin during the legislative session for discussions with state legislators regarding key issues that affect Amarillo and our surrounding communities.
Click here to review the 2011 Legislative Report. To keep current with our state's legislative issues visit Texas Legislature
Online.
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DC Days
(odd years, bi-annual event)
April 2012
The Chamber partners with local business leaders to secure a productive business environment for the city of Amarillo. The council serves as the voice of Amarillo on issues such as defense, energy, healthcare and workforce development to government officials in Washington, D.C., so they may make
informed decisions that could ultimately have a positive impact on Amarillo.
Local Government Resources
City of Amarillo - www.ci.amarillo.tx.us
Potter County - www.co.potter.tx.us
Randall County - www.co.randallcounty.org
State Government Resources
State of Texas - www.state.tx.us/Government
Governor Rick Perry - www.governor.state.tx.us
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst - www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/LtGov/Ltgov.htm
Attorney General Greg Abbott - www.oag.state.tx.us
Finding & Contacting your Texas Legislators
Texas Senate - www.senate.state.tx.us
Senator Bob Duncan - 28th District
Senator Kel Seliger - 31st District
Texas House of Representatives - www.house.state.tx.us
Representative John Smithee - 86th District
Representative Four Price - 87th District
Representative Warren Chisum - 88th District
Vote Texas - www.votexas.org
National Government Resources
The White House
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Finding & Contacting Your U.S. Representative
Congressman Mac Thornberry - 13th District of Texas
Congressman Randy Neugebauer = 19th District of Texas
Finding & Contacting Your U.S. Senator
Senator John Cornyn
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison