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TAB’s 2024 Innovation and Technology Forum
This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is excited to co-host the 2024 Texas Innovation and Technology Forum with the Texas Information Technology Caucus and TechNet on August 1 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin. This forum is a cornerstone event for business leaders, policymakers and technology enthusiasts, providing a platform for…
Read MoreTexas Voters are Clear: We Need an ‘All of the Above” Approach to Energy Policy
Recent polling conducted on behalf of the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has delivered a clear message from the heart of Texas: Texans are firmly committed to an “all of the above” energy strategy and strongly oppose government policies at the federal level that seek to ban new gas-powered…
Read MoreTexas Association of Business Statement on Bipartisan Delegation to Israel
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Last month, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) led a bipartisan delegation of legislators and state leaders to Israel. The trip served as both a trade mission and a demonstration of solidarity with our great ally. It offered a firsthand view of the destruction wrought by the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7,…
Read MoreTAB, Business Leaders Discuss Supply Chain Resiliency with U.S. Department of Commerce
Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) had the honor of hosting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for a productive roundtable discussion on July 17, 2024. This gathering brought together representatives from the Department of Commerce, business leaders, and key industry stakeholders to delve into supply chain resilience conversations…
Read MoreTAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for Roundtable on Supply Chain Resiliency
AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted a roundtable in Austin, Texas, with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Grant Harris and business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts by the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance economic resilience. The productive roundtable discussion…
Read MoreTAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for Roundtable on Supply Chain Resiliency
AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted a roundtable in Austin, Texas, with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Grant Harris and business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts by the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance economic resilience. The productive roundtable discussion…
Read MorePolling Shows Likely Voters in Texas Want an “All of the Above” Energy Policy and Solidly Oppose Biden-Harris Gas-Car Ban
AUSTIN, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this…
Read MorePolling Shows Likely Voters in Texas Want an “All of the Above” Energy Policy and Solidly Oppose Biden-Harris Gas-Car Ban
AUSTIN, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Attracting Businesses, Texas is in a League of its Own
At a time when our state is still reeling from a natural disaster, some have opportunistically sought to take a political swing at the Lone Star State in an effort to lure businesses back to high-tax, high-regulation states from which people and businesses have fled in droves in recent years, including from Illinois. However, when it comes…
Read MoreNew State of Texas Office in Taipei Helps Solidify Texas-Taiwan Relationship
Governor Greg Abbott recently embarked on an economic development trip to East Asia, with Taiwan being the first stop. His visit with Taiwanese leaders culminated in a historic announcement: the forthcoming establishment of a State of Texas Taiwan Office in Taipei. This bold move signifies the Lone Star State’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Taiwan,…
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