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Building Texas’ Economic Future: TAB’s Policy Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
With the state’s 89th Legislative Session now underway, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is championing and prioritizing policies that will continue our record-breaking streak of economic growth while protecting our pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has supported our rise to become the world’s 8th largest economy. As I told NBC 5 in Dallas earlier this week, it is…
Read MoreTexas Association of Business and NFIB Endorse Bills to Bring Transparency and Accountability to State Health Care Mandates
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading voice for small businesses, today jointly announced their strong support for Senate Bill 818, filed by Senator Paul Bettencourt, and House Bill 1906, filed by Representative Dennis Paul. These bills would create a…
Read MoreTAB’s 2025 Policy Conference to Set Pro-Business Agenda as 89th Legislature Begins
With Texas’ 89th Legislative Session kicking off this week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is hitting the ground running and advancing our policy agenda to maintain Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse. On Thursday, January 16th, TAB will host its 2025 Policy Conference, featuring Texas business leaders and public officials who will be at the…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Enhancing Government Efficiency, Texas Needs to Lead
The 2024 Election and the sweeping government reform proposals emanating from Washington to Austin have ignited a renewed conversation about how to ensure government – at both the federal and state levels – is working for Americans and their businesses. Here in Texas, we have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the nation enhancing government efficiency…
Read MoreTAB Takes Stand On Future of Texas Water
The continued growth and success of Texas’ world-class business environment relies on many factors – low taxes, reasonable regulations, support for innovation, an affordable cost of living, reliable energy, and a superior quality of life for all residents who call Texas home. Yet, when it comes to investing in infrastructure for the most basic, critical natural resource that supports life for all Texans and…
Read More2024: Reflections from TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer
This year, we witnessed the biggest political comeback in U.S. history when Donald Trump decisively won a second term in the White House. Immediately after his victory, Trump assembled an elite group of business and technology leaders to guide the transition process ahead of his inauguration just a few weeks from now. It’s extremely encouraging…
Read MoreTAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025
Austin, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today announced that Bill Jones, formerly TAB’s Treasurer and Vice Chair, will serve as the 2025 Chairman of the TAB board of directors. Jones, an accomplished attorney with a distinguished track record, brings invaluable expertise to TAB. His extensive experience – including serving as General Counsel to…
Read MoreTexas at the Forefront of Economic Advancement Through Carbon Capture Innovation
Texas has the ability to spearhead a new era of energy innovation as the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry is presenting itself as a tremendous economic opportunity to lead in an all-of-the-above energy approach. The Lone Star State, long celebrated as a global energy powerhouse, now has a unique chance to bolster its dominance…
Read MoreTexas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature
Austin, TX – Today, the board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, formally approved TAB’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities. These priorities will serve as a guide for policymakers in Austin to invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth and protect the pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has built the best business…
Read MoreTexas Businesses to Lawmakers: Don’t Add to Employer Healthcare Costs
As Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth, the mounting challenge of rising healthcare costs threatens to undermine our success. For businesses across the Lone Star State, providing competitive healthcare benefits is both a matter of employee satisfaction and a cornerstone of our economic stability. Healthcare costs remain a top concern for our…
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