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In this pivotal year of the Texas 88th Legislative Session, the RHCA takes action on behalf of its members
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• RHCA Legislative & Public Policy Committee ...Chair: Angela.Berry-Roberson, Esq.
• RHCA Liaison: Julio Florez
...Austin Team: Martinez and Associates and ...Fernando Avalos-Oviedo
• RHCA Legislative Taskforce: a group of diverse ...RHCA constituents who review proposed ...legislation
• RHCA Legislative & Public Policy Committee
Tracking 185 Bills
The RHCA reviews all bills that are filed for potential impact on its members and the construction industry.
Frontline Advocacy
The RHCA takes action by 1) submitting Written Testimony, 2) going on the record to support or oppose a bill, 3) testifying in person, or 4) monitoring the bills.
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The RHCA Legislative Team |
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How does the RHCA track Texas Senate and House Bills? | |
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This standing committee serves as a public policy advocacy body on business and economic climate issues. This committee provides a forum and structure for cooperative educational and informational programs to keep members in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry informed on local, state, and federal issues. Learn more.
Legislative Subcommittee
This Committee meets every Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am to review and discuss current bills on the tracker.
Want to participate?: Contact Julio Florez at [email protected]|972-786-0909
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Frontline Advocacy: The RHCA takes action by submitting Written Testimony, going on the record, testifying in person, or monitoring the Bill.
On Wednesday, April 19th, RHCA President & CEO John H. Martinez-D testified at a House committee hearing to help RHCA members gain access to project opportunities.
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On April 4th, the RHCA joined fellow advocacy organizations, including the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and other allies. | |
RHCA Board Chair, Luis Delgado, and Board Member Hector Ruiz. | |
RHCA President & CEO John H. Martinez-D and Gilbert May III. | |
Later that day, the RHCA attended a press conference spearheaded by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in discussing proposed anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bills and policies in this 88th Legislative Session. | |
RHCA Board Chair Luis Delgado, Vice President Yolanda Tafoya, RHCA Ambassador Spencer Samuel with State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, (District 107). | |
Senator Royce West (District 23) speaking at the Press Conference. | |
State Representative Ron Reynolds (District 27) speaking at the Press Conference. | |
In addition, RHCA visited State Legislators. | |
RHCA visits the office of State Representative Ana Hernandez of District 143 in Houston. | |
Visit to the office of State Representative Richard Peña Raymond from House District 42 in Laredo. | |
On Thursday, April 6th, Fernando Avalos-Oviedo submitted written testimony related to a Senate Bill | |
On March 24th, State Representative Ana-Maria Ramos of District 102 and Mexican American Legislative Caucus member joined the RHCA's First Quarterly Membership Meeting and provided an update on the Texas 88th Legislative Session. | On March 21st, at the Greater Houston Business Opportunity Forum, RHCA President & CEO met with State Representative Ron Reynolds of District 27 (Houston), Chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus | |
February Legislative Reception & Visits | |
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On February 7th, an RHCA delegation spearheaded by Board members Adrian Cano, Juan Valles, Rey Roca, Hector Ruiz, and Veronica Munoz held a reception for members and elected officials in Austin.
Among the attendants were Representatives Rafael Anchia (District 103), Carl O. Sherman (District 109), Toni Rose (District 110), Richard Hayes (District 57), Hugh Shine (District 55), Ed Thompson (District 29), Ryan Guillen (District 31), Glenn Rogers (District 60), and Senator Carol Alvarado (District 6).
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RHCA Liaison Julio Florez, Board members Hector Ruiz and Veronica Munoz, with Representative Carl O. Sherman of District 109 | |
RHCA Board members Adrian Cano and Hector Ruiz with Representative Ed Thompson of District 29 | |
On the next day, at the Texas House of Representatives in Austin, RHCA Members held 19 meetings in the legislator's offices. | |
Later that day, the RHCA was recognized and honored by Representative Rafael Anchia on the House floor. | | | | |
