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Advocate for
North Texas
STRATEGY FOR OUR FUTURE

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

The North Texas Commission

COMMITTEE

is the only regional entity that

- C omprised of public policy
professionals from across
the region

convenes public and private
partners from our 12-county area
to address big-picture issues,

- R epresents policy and legislative
needs of NTC stakeholders

including upcoming legislation,

- Produces biennial Legislative Agenda

NTC influences
public policy to
maintain the
region’s success
and status.

NTC represents
members at local,
state and federal
levels.

transportation, air quality and
long-term water plans — topics
that affect your operational
efficiency and economic health.
Pulling together expertise and

INFRASTRUCTURE AND

resources from across the region,

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

we direct a plan to maintain

Water

North Texas’ success and status as

- C hampion $2 billion State Water
Implementation Fund

the fastest growing metropolitan
area in the United States.
- Influence public policy
- Educate elected officials on
regional issues
- S upport veteran and military
initiatives
- “ Get Out the Vote” activities
- P lan for regional growth: air,
water, transportation, education
and leadership
-A
 dvocate issues with no city or
county boundaries
- R epresent members at local,
state and federal levels
- Build community support for
member / industry issues

- Lake Ralph Hall advocate
Air quality
- Manage 21 new air monitors
-M
 easure 85 different pollutants
Transportation
- Support adequate funding
mechanisms
- Advocate for high-speed rail

NTC ADVOCACY IN ACTION
CHART: The North Texas
Commission is actively involved
in and supports a variety of
issues that affect North Texas
citizens and businesses across
a wide variety of spectrums.