HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/2026 - Regular Agenda - BCS Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs CommitteeB/ CS Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.
Phillips Event Center- 1929 Country Club Dr. Bryan, TX 77802
Agenda
CO-CHAIRS LEIGHTON SCHUBERT & PHIL SHACKELFORD
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL, STATE, & LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
III. GUEST SPEAKER I BILL FLORES I CHAIR OF ERCOT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bill Flores is an entrepreneur, corporate governance professional, public policy
leader, former senior business executive, and frequent speaker on the subjects of energy,
economics, and public policy. He most recently served as the elected U.S. Representative for the
17th Congressional District of Texas from 2011 through 2021. Prior thereto, Mr. Flores served in
board governance and senior leadership positions for numerous public and private entities. His
work has emphasized job creation and economic opportunity while generating significant value for
stakeholders, including public company shareholders, private -equity investors, public sector
pensions, and retirement funds. Mr. Flores is a Texas -licensed CPA, who earned his undergraduate
degree in accounting from Texas A&M University and his MBA from Houston Christian University.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH MEETING
V. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE UPDATE - DOUG BRAMWELL
• NEXT MEETING APRIL 22ND @ 1:30 I BVCOG BOARDROOM
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
• BUSINESS AFTER HOURS I APRIL 16TH @ THE RANCH HARLEY DAVIDSON
• JOB FAIR I APRIL 26TH @ BRAZOS CENTER
• WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP I MAY 12TH-15TH
VII. UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING W/ GUEST SPEAKER
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mission Statement: "The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce exists_to enhance
the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities it serves."