Texas State Representative introduces urban agriculture bills

Borris Miles is a successful entrepreneur and businessman, owning and operating the third largest (and most successful) African-American independent insurance agency in the United States.

Democrat Borris Miles

HB2994
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the urban farm microenterprise support program.

HB2995
Relating to an exemption for urban farms from payment for wastewater service.

HB2996
Relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.

HB2997
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.

HB2998
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for urban farms and green roofs.

Borris L. Miles was first elected to serve as the TX State Representative for District 146 in the House of Representatives in November of 2006. Most recently, he was again selected as the Democratic Nominee for District 146; having won the TX Democratic Primary for the seat in March of this year.

He is a lifelong resident of Houston; growing up in Sunnyside where he attended Jack Yates High School, “Home of the Mighty LIONS”! After high school, he received the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Science from Sam Houston State University.

A former law enforcement officer, Mr. Miles is a successful entrepreneur and businessman, owning and operating the third largest (and most successful) African-American independent insurance agency in the United States and the #1 African-American owned agency in Texas.

Started as a one-man operation in his garage apartment, today his company – Borris L. Miles Insurance — writes more than $56 million dollars in insurance premiums annually.

See the Bills here. Look down the list and follow the links.

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