122. REDUCING Regulatory & Tax Burdens to Help Businesses THRIVE in TX & Beyond w Annie Spilman | Ep. 38

In Let People Prosper episode #38, I talk with Annie Spilman, Texas State Director of NFIB-Texas, about regulatory consistency and tax reforms which will help businesses thrive and let people prosper.

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On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on March 31, 2023, I'm thankful to be joined by Annie Spilman, Texas State Director at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Austin, Texas.

We discuss:

• Which policies help businesses to thrive in Texas and beyond;

• Regulations that are impeding businesses from prospering more, and the benefits of the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127 in 2023); and

• Why Texas must reduce burdensome local spending and property taxes.

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Annie Spilman’s bio and other info (here):

• Annie Spilman became Texas state director in August 2018. She previously served as state legislative director, representing NFIB in the Texas State Capitol on important issues such as tax reform and regulatory relief.

  As state director, Spilman will be NFIB’s primary advocate in the Legislature and will guide and direct member engagement and political involvement throughout the state.

• A graduate of Southwest Texas State University, Spilman joined NFIB in 2014 after working as governmental affairs manager for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. Prior to that, she was a legislative consultant with Steve Bresnen & Associates in Austin. Spilman was chief clerk for the Texas House Human Services Committee and was a legislative aide to several House members.

• Follow her on Twitter here.

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