THE 89th UNPACKED: WHAT HAPPENED IN AUSTIN? 89TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION DEBRIEF

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THE 89TH UNPACKED: WHAT HAPPENED IN AUSTIN?
89th LEGISLATIVE SESSION DEBRIEF

📅 Thursday, July 24, 2025
🕙 11:30 AM - Registration and Networking
🕙 12:00 - 1:30 PM - Program
📍 Hilton Garden Inn / Home2Suites Medical Center | 6840 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030

Join us for the July 24th Community Conversations Luncheon. This quarterly event brings together key stakeholders, influencers, and leaders to discuss timely and impactful topics shaping our community.

This engaging event will feature a panel discussion with Texas state legislators who will provide firsthand insights into the legislative process, key bills, victories, challenges, and what happened and what's ahead including learning more about the Special Session that will be underway. We'll also have a representative from the Texas Business Leaders Alliance (TBLA) to talk about engaging beyond the session.

Reserve your seat today!

Join us for an impactful Community Conversations Luncheon as we break down the key takeaways from the 89th Texas Legislative Session, learn more about the Special Session and explore ways to be involved beyond the sessions.

From policy shifts to community impact, this conversation will help demystify what happens during the legislative session and highlight how we can stay informed and engaged.

This quarterly event is designed to foster open dialogue and civic engagement around the issues that matter most. During this special session debrief, our panel of Texas state legislators will provide exclusive insight into:

🟣 Key legislation that passed—and what didn’t
🟣 How proposed policies could impact LGBTQ+ communities, small businesses, and underserved populations

Senator Molly Cook District 15	State Representative Ann Johnson District 134	Sharon Jones Director of Civic Business Engagement & Texas Lead and Senior Advisor to the Texas Business Leader Alliance	State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons District 146

MODERATOR

Nancy Sims (she/her)
Owner
Nancy Sims LLC

We are pleased to welcome Nancy Sims as our moderator for this important panel discussion.

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Learn more about the Texas Business Leader Alliance

CONNECTION SPONSOR

HOST

Thank you to Chamber Impact Partner Hilton Garden Inn / Home2Suites Medical Center for hosting the event.

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