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Small Business Majority submits a statement for the record to the Texas Senate Committee on Finance on CSHB500

On May 22, Smalll Business Majority Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash submitted a statement for the record to Texas Senate Committee on Finance in support of the $100 million childcare investment for a biennial budget and supplemental budget bill that will prioritize access to affordable childcare that will strengthen the small business community. 

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Small Business Majority sends letter to Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice in support of HB 2507

On May 21, Small Business Majority Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice in support of House Bill 2507, legislation that would automatically grant nondisclosure orders for certain misdemeanor defendents who complete deferred adjudication and eliminating associated fees.

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Small Business Majority urges Texas Conference Committee to support investment in childcare

On May 5, Small Business Majority Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Texas Conference Committee on CSSB 1 and CSHB 500 urging them to support the $100 million in HB 500 to ensure small business owners can effectively run their business while their children receive the care they need.

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Small Business Majority Supports Transparency in Facility Fees in Texas

Today, Senior Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash, submitted a letter of support for HB 2556, which would support entrepreneurs across the state by addressing unfair and abusive facility fees. Business owners are busy enough, which is why billing should be clear and transparent to save business owners time. This will allow business owners to get back to focusing on their business rather than spending hours figuring out their medical bills. 

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Small Business Majority sends letter to the Texas House Committee on Public Health in support of HB 251

On March 5, Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Texas House Committee on Public Health in support of HB 251, which would give Texans the ability to make informed decisions about their health based on fair and transparent price estimates.  

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The agenda for Texas' entrepreneurs

Small Business Majority has created recommendations to capture our policy priorities that would help to ensure a thriving and inclusive economy in Texas. The state is comprised of more than 3.3 million small businesses employing 4.9 million people. This is why it’s critical that state lawmakers enact policies and programs to support and empower these entrepreneurs, guaranteeing they have access to critical resources and incentives to start and grow their business.

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Texas entrepreneur creates connection for her community

When we last spoke with Jaja Chen in 2020, her business was adapting to survive the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. She and her husband and co-owner Devin started Waco Cha as a pop-up in the Waco Downtown Farmers Market in 2018 and later obtained a food truck. In March 2020, they opened their first storefront in Waco. However, opening in the middle of the pandemic was difficult, especially as they couldn’t open for dine-in until late summer.

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The DEC Network

The DEC Network’s mission is to fuel innovation and foster economic growth while building a more diverse and equitable ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Through our extensive network of innovation hubs across DFW, we offer comprehensive education, mentorship from industry experts, and the supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs. We believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship and are dedicated to providing the tools and resources necessary for success.

Texas small businesses support expanding occupational licensing for justice-impacted individuals

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Small Business Majority’s new poll of Texas small business owners reveals strong support for legislative solutions that would remove barriers for justice-impacted individuals by making reforms to occupational licensing and debt-based driver’s license suspensions. These politically diverse small business owners believe these measures would enable employers to tap into an underutilized workforce and open up opportunities for entrepreneurship.

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