Government is one of the biggest influences on business. The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce has worked to advocate for the business community and area economy on the local, state and national level. With government affecting all aspects of business including taxation, regulation, infrastructure development and policy direction, it can be the difference between profit and loss.
Want to contact your member Representatives and Senators? Visit the links below for local, regional, state and national representatives.
City of Lakeway
City of Bee Cave
Village of Briarcliff
Village of The Hills
Representatives and Senators by Zip Code:
78734
78738
78669
The Chamber identifies issues facing our business community and, at times, the Board of Directors will pass resolutions in support or opposition of those issues that have the potential to affect the business climate.
Resolution Opposing the LCRA to Contract with White Stallion (pdf)
Resolution Supporting an Economic Impact Study in Lake Travis (pdf)
Travis County Commissioner Pct. 3, Commissioner Huber Letter to LCRA (pdf)
Senator Troy Fraser Letter to LCRA (pdf)
LCRA Press Release - Special Meeting Cancelled (pdf)
Chamber Collaborates to Oppose White Stallion and Conduct Economic Impact Study (pdf)
Senator Troy Fraser Letter to LCRA re: 2nd Rice Crop (pdf)
LCRA Board of Directors adopts drought relief measures
A Vote for our Future - Steve Zbranek,
Chairman Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
Economic Impact Report
A coalition of Governments, Municipalities, Water Districts and Chambers of Commerce commissioned a study to calculate a baseline economic and fiscal value to the area surrounding Lake Travis. The study by consulting firm RCLCO used historical data and econometric models to assess the financial impact low lake levels or poor water quality have on the region.
Lake Travis Economic Impact Press Release
Overview of Lake Travis Economic Impact Report
Presentation of Lake Travis Economic Impact Report
Lake Travis Economic Impact Report
See Media coverage of the Economic Impact Report
Story on KVUE
Story on KUT
Drought Takes Toll on Lake Travis Economy: MyFoxAUSTIN.com
The Chamber is an official voter registration location for Travis County. You may pick up applications at the office or click on the links below.
New Resource: "Texas Prosperity Project". Texas Prosperity Project provides employers and their employees materials that explain, in simple language and a nonpartisan way, the importance of state and federal elections.
Texas Voter Registration Application
Not sure if you are registered? See the Travis County Voter Registration Site