Deep East Texas is finally warming up, and that means Spring is upon us! The return of warm weather also signals that county fair season is back in many of our communities. As a proud supporter of our youth involved in FFA, 4-H, and FCCLA, I hope you all will make an effort to get out and support these students who will showcase their projects in the coming weeks. Always remember that investing in our youth is investing in the future of our community’s prosperity. I hope to see you at the fair!
With that, here’s an update from your State Capitol…
Capitol Update
The Texas economy continues to boom, further solidifying our state’s position as a global leader in business and developing technologies.
Last week, the Comptroller of Public Accounts announced that sales tax revenue for February totaled $4 billion, almost 4% more than this time last year. The service sector grew by almost 10%, while receipts from the retail trade sector, the largest sector, were up more than 4% compared with last February.
Additionally, ExxonMobil announced that it would move its legal incorporation to Texas from New Jersey, which reflects the strength of Texas and its predictable corporate laws and modern, business‑focused legal system. This move advances Texas’s position in the world as a leader in business and industry and positions our state to further dominate the corporate landscape and ensure our economic growth reaches new heights.
Finally, the Texas Workforce Commission announced that it has launched a streamlined State of Texas Application on WorkInTexas.com. The updated application simplifies the hiring process to help attract new talent to jobs in Texas and is part of a broader state effort to reduce red tape and burdensome regulations in government.
This modernized application process implemented by the Commission will ensure that Texans have every opportunity to find a good, high-paying job and participate in our growing economy. I thank the Commission for modernizing the application process and working towards making state government more responsive and efficient, which will make Texans more prosperous than ever.
The mobile office is still on the road this month, and our District Director looks forward to seeing you on March 18 at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and at the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can help you in any way. My district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762 and my Capitol office may be reached at (512) 463-0508. Additionally, I welcome you to follow along on my Official Facebook Page, where I will be posting regular updates on what’s happening in your State Capitol and sharing information that could be useful to you and your family: https://www.facebook.com/RepTrentAshby/.
