Publicity surrounding the Fourth of July flash floods that killed over 130 people and wiped out two RV parks and a Christian girls camp in Kerrville, Texas, had a lasting negative effect on the mid-summer campground business in Texas, but some parks were affected more than others. While representatives from some parks, such as Texas Hill…
The TACO has been busy in Austin this week as the Special Session tackles disaster preparedness in the wake of the Fourth of July floods. Randall Dally, TACO’s Legislative Liaison, testified in two different committees — the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding and the Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. New legislation is…
This special session has seen a flurry of activities on issues ranging from tax policy to public safety, education, government transparency, and more. As week two of the First Called Session of the 89th Texas Legislature comes to a close, we have compiled a summary of key bills that were voted on or advanced last…