The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public event — Symposium on the Texas Economy — from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at The University of Houston – Bauer College of Business.
Symposium discussion topics will include best practices in job creation, the fight over economic incentives, what’s next for tax reform and the inner workings of the Texas budget.
Each of the discussions will be followed by an audience Q&A session. A complimentary light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The conversation will be livestreamed at texastribune.org/livestream, and the video will be available for viewing afterward. For media RSVP, contact Natalie Choate at nchoate@texastribune.org. General registration is open at texastribune.org/events.
WHAT: Texas Tribune Symposium on the Texas Economy
WHO:
- State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston
- State Sen. Konni Burton, R-Colleyville
- State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton
- Mike Collier, finance co-chair for the Texas Democratic Party
- Dale Craymer, president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
- State Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston
- Bill Hammond, CEO of the Texas Association of Business
- Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
- State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin
- Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First
- State Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton
- State Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood
- State Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas
WHERE: Stubblefield Auditorium, Cemo Hall, University of Houston Central Campus – Bauer College of Business, 4746 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77204. Visitor paid parking will be available in the Welcome Center Parking Garage and East Garage (parking map, campus map and driving directions).
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 29. Doors open at 8 a.m. Conversation and livestream begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
CONTACT: The Texas Tribune – Natalie Choate (512-716-8640 or nchoate@texastribune.org)
The Tribune’s symposia are modeled after the celebrated Texas Tribune Festival. These one-day, one-topic events bring together experts to present and generate productive conversations on major issues of the day. Learn more about the 2016 Texas Tribune Festival here.
This event is supported by the University of Houston, the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, the Texas Association of School Business Officials, Texas Executive Education, Texas State Technical College, Texas Central, Raise Your Hand Texas, Texas Business Leadership Council and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Texas Tribune Events. Media support is provided by the Houston Chronicle. Tribune events are also supported through contributions from our founding investors and members.
The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Learn more at texastribune.org.