Our Advocacy
The Austin Chamber takes on the biggest challenges businesses are facing so you can focus on growing yours. We provide opportunities for our members to influence civic, social and economic initiatives that support community growth.
Our priorities
We play a key role in shaping a policy environment that helps our economy grow, addresses affordability, and helps people pay their bills, provide for their families, and achieve prosperity. We are working with policymakers and elected officials to make this a reality.
Business Climate
We promote business-friendly regulations by collaborating with policymakers and advocating for prudent fiscal policies.
Education and Workforce
We support funding for student success and programs that enhance workforce training.
Affordability
We support policies that prioritize attainable housing, access to childcare, and ensuring a reasonable cost of doing business.
Public Safety
We advocate for funding and policies that enhance public safety and maintain Austin as a safe place to live and work.
Our Public Safety Policy Statement
Where Your Voice Matters
Recent News
Public meeting on US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs
The Texas Department of Transportation has proposed a project to widen and improve US 290 between FM 1826 and RM 12 in Travis and Hays counties. The proposed project aims to reconstruct and widen about 13 miles of US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to just west of RM 12 in Dripping Springs. The current four-lane, undivided roadway will transform into a six-lane divided facility with adjacent frontage roads and shared-use paths.
Jan 4, 2024
Learn moreChamber Hosts Public Safety Forum with New Interim Police Chief
Our recent public safety forum was an insightful and crucial event aimed at addressing the multifaceted landscape of public safety in the city. With various business leaders and community representatives in attendance, the forum provided a platform to discuss the critical issues affecting Austin's safety and well-being.
Nov 1, 2023
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Join one of our government relations councils
Government Relations Councils are comprised of local business leaders who inform the Chamber's stances on policy issues in their respective areas. Each committee meets monthly. To learn more about these committees, see our Chamber Committees.