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City briefed on 89th Texas Legislature; commissioners warned of bills that could affect music and events
Summary
The City of Austin's deputy intergovernmental relations officer outlined key bills and committee changes in the 89th Texas Legislature he said could affect city authority, funding and event operations, including proposed limits on DEI programs and legislation affecting firearms at events on government property.
Rick Ramirez, deputy intergovernmental relations officer for the City of Austin, briefed the Music Commission on the 89th Texas Legislature and the city’s legislative priorities, telling commissioners the session will be politically charged and that several bills could affect Austin’s music and events economy.
Ramirez described the city’s legislative priorities as preserving local authority, opposing unfunded mandates, protecting natural resources and supporting vulnerable populations. He highlighted committee and leadership changes in the Texas House and Senate and warned that changes in House rules and the increase in freshman legislators will shape which bills get attention.
Ramirez flagged a set of bills of specific…
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