Mission Leaders Advocate for Community Priorities at the Texas Capitol

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) successfully hosted Mission Day 2025 in Austin, bringing city officials, business leaders, and community advocates together to engage with state legislators on key policy issues affecting Mission and the Rio Grande Valley.

The delegation was led by Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza, Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata, Councilwomen Jessica Ortega and Marissa Gerlach, City Manager Mike Perez, and MEDC CEO Teclo Garcia, alongside Brenda Enriquez, President of the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Their efforts focused on securing support for essential legislative initiatives, including water infrastructure, transportation funding, broadband expansion, property tax relief, and workforce development.

During their visit, Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa presented Senate Resolution No. 104, officially recognizing Mission’s contributions to the state. State Representatives Sergio Muñoz, Oscar Longoria, and Bobby Guerra also honored the delegation with a proclamation at the Texas House of Representatives, reaffirming their commitment to Mission’s continued growth.