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Friday, October 31, 2025

People in the News

Friday, October 31, 2025

Irving Chamber hosting 85th Texas Legislative Send-Off

Rep. Rafael Anchia
Rep. Rafael Anchia

The Irving Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 85th Texas Legislative Send-Off on NYLO Irving/Las Colinas  located at 1001 W. Royal Lane. Guests are invited to join fellow business leaders to hear from Texas state delegation about their priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session.

The registration will begin at 4 p.m. with a reception, followed by the start of the program at 4:30 p.m. The currently confirmed legislators are:

  • The Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Senator District 9
  • The Honorable Don Huffines, State Senator District 16
  • The Honorable Royce West, State Senator District 23
  • The Honorable Rafael Anchia, State Representative District 103
  • The Honorable Rodney Anderson, State Representative District 105
  • The Honorable Matt Rinaldi, State Representative District 115