Our Advocacy

We’re Advocates for Your Business

We’re the voice for the Austin business community, representing our members’ interests to policymakers and advocating for pro-business policies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Inside the Chamber's 2026 Federal Advocacy Visit

From June 2–4, a delegation of Central Texas business, government, and community leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Austin Chamber's annual Federal Advocacy Visit.

The trip gave delegates a front-row seat to the policymaking process, featuring powerful conversations with members of Congress, federal agencies, and national policy experts on the issues shaping our region’s future.

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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.

  • Infrastructure

    We advocate for commonsense policies and projects that accommodate our rapidly growing population, backing investments in mobility, transit, aviation, broadband, energy, and water to meet the needs of businesses today and tomorrow.

  • 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

  • Local

    We help make the Austin region affordable for both businesses and their employees by having a voice on local policies that matter.

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  • State

    Our state legislative agenda supports policies that improve the overall job creation, health and prosperity of the Texas economy.

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  • Federal

    We advocate for smart federal policies that support employers, nurture entrepreneurs, and invest in the working success of our city.

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Recent News

  • Central Texas Leaders Discuss the Future of Regional Growth

    At our Central Texas Policy Forum, local business leaders and Central Texas mayors came together for an open conversation about how the region can navigate that growth and continue building a strong future for its communities.

    Sep 21, 2026

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  • Update: Upcoming Public Meetings Regarding the Dog’s Head Development & Proposed TIRZ

    The Austin Chamber is providing this information regarding upcoming votes that will shape a significant project in our region: the Dog’s Head development and the associated proposal for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in Travis County and the City of Austin.

    Jul 15, 2026

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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.