Constituent Connection

Below are a list of letters provided by the Pasadena Chamber related to priority issues identified as important to our members during the 89^th Texas Legislature.

Click here to learn about why the chamber supported HB 1716 to support the development of Licensed Professional Counselor Associates

Click here to see the importance of healthcare funding and the support of HB 3265

Click here to learn the chamber's stance on SB 2722 and HB 5177 which protects important transportation funds for our region

Click here to learn about the statewide effort to pass HJR 7 and the need to create a dedicated fund to invest in our state's water infrastructure 

Click here to learn about the coalition letter in support of bipartisan permitting reform

Below are letters provided by the Pasadena Chamber related to priority issues identified as important to its members.

Permitting Reform

Click HERE to read the U.S Chamber coalition letter urging the U.S Senate to build on the House of Representatives' progress and pass bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform. 

Coastal Texas Project

Click HERE to read our letter of support to Congressman Randy Weber advocating for FY27 funding appropriations for the Gulf Coast Protection District.

Click Here to read the Press Release from the Gulf Coast Protection District outlining the newly approved $5 million federal investment in the Coastal Texas Project, representing the most significant federal funding to date.

One of the Pasadena Chamber’s Top 5 Local Advocacy Priorities has been improving transparency and access to volunteer leadership opportunities on city boards and commissions. In 2024, the Chamber encouraged the City of Pasadena to implement an online application process through a Request for Action that would allow residents and business leaders to express interest in serving their community.

We are pleased to see progress toward that goal. The City of Pasadena has launched its first online application for citizens interested in serving on the Crimes Control and Prevention Board, marking an important first step toward a more accessible and transparent appointments process. If you are interested in learning more and applying visit HERE

Expanding access and transparency in these volunteer opportunities helps ensure Pasadena benefits from the talents and expertise of engaged residents and business leaders.  The Chamber commends the Mayor, City Council, and staff for advancing this effort and looks forward to continued collaboration as additional boards and committees are added to the online application process and made available.