The El Campo City Council voted 5-1 to restore full funding to the Chamber of Commerce, approving $54,000 in hotel/motel tax funds for this fiscal year. The money, collected from visitor stays, must support tourism. The chamber must limit operations spending to 35%, maintain financial transparency, and provide an annual audit. Funding was halted last year after missing funds led to the indictment of former director Rebecca Munos. New leadership and improvements under director Kelly Balthrop influenced the council’s decision.