ATA’s 88th legislative priorities recap
This past legislative session, ATA identified bills in both the state House and Senate that would affect how Texans live, and how Texas businesses operate. These bills will influence civic […]
Legislative session bill tracker
Austin Tech Alliance’s policy and advocacy focus supports using technology as a tool to help address civic challenges and promoting tech-forward policies. This legislative session, we’ve identified bills in both […]
ATA’s 88th legislative session priorities
Austin Tech Alliance’s policy and advocacy focus supports using technology as a tool to help address civic challenges and promoting tech-forward policies. Austin, as everybody knows, is growing. To build […]
#txlege Senate redistricting hearings testimony guide
Last week, the Senate took steps to start the redistricting process once again. Senator Huffman filed legislation (SB375) that would “ratify” the exact same senate map that was passed last […]
Interview with Selina Yee, Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioner
Austin has a process for residents to redraw the boundaries of the council districts every ten years. The boundaries of the council districts greatly impact Austin’s government, including our 10 […]
Interview with Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
Austin has a process for residents to redraw the boundaries of the council districts every ten years. The boundaries of the council districts greatly impact Austin’s government, including our 10 […]
Interview with Sara Inés Calderón: Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioner
Austin has a process for residents to redraw the boundaries of the council districts every ten years. The boundaries of the council districts greatly impact Austin’s government, including our 10 […]
87th Texas Legislative Session wrapup
Austin Tech Alliance’s policy and advocacy focus supports using technology as a tool to help address civic challenges and promote tech-forward policies. We published legislative priorities at the start of […]
Special session to consider social media censorship legislation similar to Senate Bill 12
ATA strives to make Austin a welcoming ecosystem for tech while protecting Austin’s unique culture and forging productive relationships between the tech community and policymakers. Our policy and advocacy focus […]
SB7 update and next steps during special sessions
SB7, the voting restrictions bill we previously spoke out against, failed to pass the Texas House during the regular legislative session. A vote on the bill was anticipated after negotiations […]