Advocacy

Advocacy

Unifying our message for a pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs climate

The Lubbock Chamber proactively listens to our membership, stays informed about important topics and regularly communicates with decision makers, putting us in the perfect position to influence policies that affect local businesses and our community. We partner with other organizations, local businesses, and policymakers to accomplish our shared mission of ensuring that Lubbock maintains its strong pro-business climate.

Lubbock Day at the State Capitol

2027 Date Pending | Austin, TX

As a member of the Lubbock Day at the State Capitol delegation, you can expect to have access to state senators and state representatives from across Texas.

For more than 100 years, the business community has united together to help grow Lubbock and promote a strong business community through economic development, legislative involvement and bellowing voices at City Hall, in Austin and on Capitol Hill.

Policy Committee

The subject-matter policy committees bring expertise and experience to the Lubbock Chamber’s legislative efforts. Each committee is led by a chairperson from our membership.

The Advocacy Committee serves as the Chamber’s unified voice on key issues impacting Lubbock’s business community. Bringing together expertise from the former Government Relations, Agriculture, and Transportation committees, this group drives the Chamber’s policy direction and engagement efforts.

This committee connects members with elected officials, analyzes legislation, and shapes policy priorities on topics such as business regulation, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, water, and workforce development. By addressing challenges across sectors, the Advocacy Committee works to ensure a strong, competitive, and connected regional economy.

For more information contact Amie Kitzman

Lubbock Chamber Political Action Committee (Chamber PAC)

The Lubbock Chamber PAC was founded to give our membership a voice with which they can actively support or oppose issues that are important in fostering a thriving local economy. The nonpartisan PAC focuses on local and state policies.

Funds for this PAC are raised through voluntary contributions from Chamber members. Information contributing to the PAC is provided during the annual membership renewal period.

The Chamber PAC is registered with the Texas Ethics Commission and is thoughtfully guided by the Lubbock Chamber Board of Directors and an advisory board of business leaders.

Champions for Business Political Action Committee (CBPAC)

The Champions for Business PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee that endorses and supports candidates who represent the pro-business, pro-jobs pro-growth ideals of the Lubbock business community. The CBPAC is governed by a board which funds the PAC’s activity through voluntary member contributions. It is important to note that this board thoughtfully interviews candidates who have filed to run for office prior to determining its endorsements.