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TAB, Texas Chambers Unite in Support for Action on Flood Relief and Recovery
The recent flooding that swept across Central Texas has left entire communities reeling, families displaced and with lost loved ones, and businesses destroyed. With a long road to recovery ahead, Texans are rising to the occasion and demonstrating, once again, the incredible resilience that is central to the spirit of the Lone Star State. Our…
Read MoreGolden Age of Innovation: America’s New AI Action Plan
In an important recognition of the power and potential for cutting-edge technological tools to supercharge the U.S. economy, today the Trump administration announced a bold new artificial intelligence (AI) Action Plan, marking a historic step forward for U.S. innovation, as well as our long-term national and economic security. The President’s Action Plan sets forth clear…
Read MorePowering Progress: How Texas Can Lead the AI Revolution
Texas is leading – and the nation is paying attention. For the third consecutive year, Business Facilities has named Texas the Best Business Climate in America. To build on this momentum and scale our success even further, our businesses should embrace every transformative innovation that the 21st century marketplace offers, including artificial intelligence (AI). A…
Read MoreNew TAB Study Finds Significant Economic Impact of Technology on North Texas Economic Growth
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) unveiled a new study highlighting the transformative economic impact of North Texas’ thriving technology sector. The report projects that by 2050, Collin County alone will outpace the 2024 real gross domestic product (GDP) of several entire U.S. states — a testament to the region’s innovation-driven growth. As global…
Read MoreTAB Launches New “Texas Business Minute” Available to All Texas Media Outlets
AUSTIN, TX — On Monday, July 14, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) will officially launch the “Texas Business Minute” – a daily 55-second, non-partisan news segment available to all Texas media outlets. Available in both audio (mp3) and video (mp4) formats, this ready-to-air clip will be delivered free of charge to local radio and TV outlets who sign up across the…
Read MoreTexas Businesses Rely on Immigrants Now More Than Ever
Last month marked the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy – a policy that has made a lasting, positive impact on Texas’ workforce, economy, and communities. At the Texas Association of Business, we celebrate those who have a positive impact on Texas’ business landscape, and we work every day to…
Read MoreEscape from New York!
With the prospect of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the upcoming New York City mayoral election inching closer to reality, Wall Street’s already cracked foundation is about to crumble. As the Wall Street Journal reported the day after last Tuesday’s primary election: “Mamdani’s platform includes increasing taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. He has said…
Read MoreTAB, Richardson Chamber, Google Host Workshop to Help Local Small Businesses Utilize AI to Enhance and Grow Operations
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Google to host a workshop – ‘Make AI Work For You’ – providing local small businesses with practical knowledge on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help operationalize and grow their businesses. More than 50 local business leaders, along with Richardson Mayor…
Read MoreOne of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History
Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…
Read MoreTexas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes
Post-Session Report Highlights Historic Tax Relief, Regulatory Reforms, and Pro-Business Investments AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today released its comprehensive post-session report outlining key wins for the Texas business community following the conclusion of the 89th Legislative Session. From unprecedented tax relief and smart regulatory reforms to bold investments in infrastructure,…
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