Government Advocacy
AGC, at all levels (local, state and national), is monitoring legislative activity on behalf of members, while protecting and advancing the interests of the building industry. Members are kept abreast of all activities that can affect their businesses.
AGC Houston Political Action Committee (PAC) makes contributions to local and state candidates of all parties who understand and support the needs of the construction industry. To donate to the AGC Houston PAC, please click the "Donate" link to the left of this page.
An overview of some services include:
AGC Houston
- Maintains continuous liaison with local government officials and regulatory agencies
- Has a voice in determining local regulations affecting codes, policies, ordinances, laws, contracts and documents, inspections, and fees & payments
- Works to insure all local entities follow competitive practices and monitors proposed conditions and practices to ensure a healthy construction climate
- Intervenes with local elected officials, and the leadership and staff of public and private entities
The Texas Building Branch AGC, Austin, TX
- Has a full-time staff of professional governement relations professionals
- Maintains constant contact with all state agencies affecting the construction industry
- Informs all agencies of the contractor's position on proposed rules and regulations
- Works to insure all public agencies follow competitive practices in awarding contracts
- Reviews all bills introduced each session of the state legislature - supports or opposes
- Educates members on legislation and candidates' positions
AGC of America, Arlington, VA
- Represents all members' interests before the United States Senate and Congress
- Maintains active contact with all federal agencies that award construction contracts
- Monitors the bidding practices of all federal agencies to insure fairness
- Creates education & public relations programs in the interest of the industry
- Files briefs on behalf of members and the industry for landmark cases
