The Texas Association of Business serves as the Texas State Chamber, representing companies of every size and industry across every region of the state. Texas is recognized as the “HQ of HQs,” home to millions of businesses and hundreds of publicly traded corporations. Among our 1,500+ members are public companies—ranging from Fortune 500 leaders to smaller publicly traded firms—that are incorporated or headquartered in Texas, as well as privately held and small businesses that form the backbone of our state’s economy. TAB works in a bipartisan manner to vigorously protect Texas’ pro-business climate, delivering solutions to the challenges affecting Texas employers. We proudly serve as the state-designated affiliate to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
Purpose
To champion the best business climate in the world, unleashing the power of free enterprise to enhance lives for generations.
Core Principles
- Ensure a light regulatory environment and tax structure for businesses of every size and industry.
- Maximize employers’ opportunity to grow jobs, increase wages, and give back to their communities.
- Build a sustainable and inclusive workforce by enhancing the education system and encouraging
second chance hiring. - Support business growth through sensible immigration and trade policies as well as economic development incentives.
- Fortify infrastructure including energy, transportation, water and broadband.