Bill designed to promote small business growth, new jobs, and a level economic playing field across Texas

February 14, 2019 - Senate Business & Commerce Chairman Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) today filed legislation that would provide greater access to private sector capital and help drive economic development in Texas' rural and Opportunity Zone communities.

Senate Bill (SB) 826 is a companion to Rep. Chris Paddie's House Bill (HB) 1000, the Texas Rural and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act.