The Government Affairs (GA) Council of the North San Antonio Chamber serves as an advocate for Member businesses and their employees before municipal, county, state, and federal officials on political policy issues impacting the economic growth, quality of life, and financial health of local industries.
The Government Affairs Council informs and educates Members on proposed initiatives, policies, and legislation that may affect the way business in San Antonio is conducted.
GA Council Chair
LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
The North San Antonio Chamber represents over a thousand business members and industries that employ more than 150,000 employees throughout Bexar County and has a long history as an advocate for business-friendly initiatives and legislation and works to ensure that the voices of Member businesses are heard and represented at the local level, at the state level during Texas Legislative Sessions, and at the federal level.
Legislative Agendas
88th Texas Legislative Session Agenda Summary (PDF) | 2021 87th Texas Legislative Session Agenda (PDF) | 2019 86th Texas Legislative Session Agenda
City Council Scorecards
The City Council Scorecard reflects San Antonio’s elected officials recorded votes on key issues impacting economic growth and development throughout their two-year city council term (Spring 2019 – Spring 2021). This informative tool provides a standing record of how each Councilmember and the Mayor vote on pro-business issues. It is important that our Mayor and City Council consider the impact on San Antonio businesses and their diverse industries— the job creators and wage providers for this city—when considering how they will vote on issues.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS EVENTS
State of the County Address
Attendees get “the Bexar facts” regarding County priorities directly from the Bexar County Judge during a luncheon program.
The Annual State of the County Address is a collaborative event where the locally elected county judge touches on business, economic development, education, and innovation, with a focus on Bexar County’s emerging industries. State of the County Address Photos
City Vision for San Antonio (Annual Program)
Attendees hear firsthand the Mayor’s plans for San Antonio during a luncheon program featuring a keynote address by the Mayor of the City of San Antonio as well as updates and networking opportunities with other City Councilmembers and business leaders. Mayor’s Vision Luncheon Photos
State of the County Address (Annual Program)
Attendees get “the Bexar facts” regarding County priorities directly from the Bexar County Judge during a luncheon program.