Governmental Affairs & Advocacy
The Member Advocacy committee team will keep the member business community informed of important issues through newsletters, policy reports, political events and policy committee meetings. They will establish agendas and actively educate Katy Area Chamber members and the community on the impact that government decisions can have on a community. The committee will advocate for the best interests of the Chamber Member and community in critical decisions by government entities.
2021 Resolutions
Primary Goals and Activities
- Identify a priority list of issues that will be tracked. The priority is established through committee discussions and input from local business leaders and owners.
- Pursue dialogue with local, regional, and state legislators. Based on those discussions, provide Katy Area businesses with relevant information to help them navigate future decisions.
- Track legislation that impacts Chamber members and inform the membership of potential changes or creation of new laws.
- Create useful and meaningful forums for discussion and understanding members' views on the issues/proposed legislation.
The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce engages in Government Affairs.
We do NOT engage in political action on behalf of candidates and do not have a Political Action Committee (PAC).
Katy Area Elected Officials
John Cornyn
US Senator
Joan Huffman
State Senator, Dist. 17
Jack Cagle
Harris County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Ted Cruz
US Senator
Lois Kolkhorst
State Senator, Dist. 18
KP George
Fort Bend County Judge
Lizzie Fletcher
US Congressman, Dist. 7
Cecil Bell
State Rep., Dist. 3
Vincent Morales
Fort Bend County Commissioner, Pct. 1
Michael McCaul
US Congressman, Dist. 10
Gary Gates
State Rep., Dist. 28
Trey Duhon III
Waller County Judge
Troy Nehls
US Congressman, Dist. 22
Michael Schofield
State Rep., Dist. 132
Justin Beckendorff
Waller County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Paul Bettencourt
State Senator, Dist. 7
Lina Hidalgo
Harris County Judge
Ted Krenek
Waller County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4
Dusty Theile
Mayor, City of Katy
Chris Harris
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Katy
Janet Corte
Council, City of Katy
Gina Hicks
Council, City of Katy
Rory Robertson
Council, City of Katy
Dan Smith
Council, City of Katy