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Proposition 9: Historic Tax Relief for Texas Small Business Owners
For Texas small business owners – who represent 99.8% of all Texas businesses – every penny counts when it comes to increasing their bottom line and potential for growth. This November, Texans will have an opportunity to deliver historic and meaningful tax relief for small businesses, saving them more than just a few pennies, but…
Read MoreProposition 4: A Historic Opportunity to Secure the Future of Texas Water Infrastructure
Thanks to the passage of HJR 7 this year, Texas voters will soon have a historic opportunity to secure the future of our state’s water supply by passing Proposition 4 during the upcoming statewide Constitutional Amendment Election in November. Proposition 4 will create a $1 billion annual state sales tax revenue dedication to the Texas…
Read MoreTAB, TXSE Formally File to Defend Texas’ Law on Proxy Advisor Truthfulness and Accountability in Court
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) have jointly filed to intervene in support of the implementation of Senate Bill 2337, which ensures truthfulness and accountability for proxy advisory firms that influence shareholder votes in publicly-traded companies. SB 2337, authored by State Senator Bryan Hughes (SD-1), requires proxy advisors…
Read MoreProtect USMCA, Tariff-Free Trade with North American Trade Partners
Over the past several weeks, we’ve witnessed significant developments surrounding ongoing tariff negotiations as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to re-orient global trade and raise revenue. Shortly before the August 1st deadline for the resumption of “reciprocal” tariffs on our major trade partners, President Trump announced a 90-day extension of negotiations with our largest trading partner –…
Read MoreTXBIZPAC Announces Endorsement of Nine Pro-Business Constitutional Amendments on November Ballot
Austin, TX – The Texas Business Political Action Committee (TXBIZPAC), the political arm of the Texas Association of Business, today announced its endorsement of nine constitutional amendments on the November 2025 ballot that will strengthen Texas’ economy, protect taxpayers, and ensure the state remains the best place in the nation to do business. Each of these…
Read MoreTexas Association of Business, Texas Restaurant Association, NFIB Texas and Dozens of Business Groups Call for Passage of Disaster Loan Legislation in Special Session
Leaders expressed urgency to expand emergency bridge loan program as small businesses face repeated natural disasters AUSTIN, TEXAS – At a virtual press conference held earlier today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas Restaurant Association, and the Texas office of the National Federation of Independent Business called on state lawmakers to swiftly pass Senate…
Read MoreTAB, 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…
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