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Since going into effect just over five years ago, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has played a critical role in enhancing Texas’ position on the world stage. Not only has the landmark agreement appropriately modernized and improved upon the previous North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – signed in San Antonio in 1992 – it has…

Over the past two years, the number of small businesses utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled, with a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finding that nearly 60% of small businesses are using generative AI, with 82% of businesses saying AI has helped increase their workforce over the past year. Ensuring…

This week, TAB hosted an economic development summit, Texas Dynamism: Powering the Next Economic Frontier. The event brought together leading voices in business, policy, innovation, and infrastructure for a focused program at the Boeing Tech Center. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Port San Antonio – a major center for aerospace, cyber, defense, and advanced…

In the last week alone, Texas has been recognized for its top-notch business environment , achieved new heights in business formations, and approved statewide propositions to further strengthen our pro-business posture. But this is Texas, and we never rest on our laurels when it comes to leading the nation – we look for new ways…

This week, Texans overwhelmingly approved 17 new amendments to the Texas Constitution, including several measures that will supercharge our state’s rapid economic growth and secure long-term prosperity for all Texans. I’m fond of saying Texas has the best business environment in the galaxy, but now we’re on track to be the best business environment in…

Texas is the Best State for Business. We’re the nation’s top job creator and the number one destination for corporate headquarters relocations. No one does business like Texas – and everyone wants to be here. Rapid population growth means greater demand for housing. Expanding industries, like data centers, require ample water resources for cooling. And every sector…

For years, Texas has been cultivating an environment that attracts the greatest minds, talent, and innovators in the field of medicine from across the globe. From Houston’s Texas Medical Center – now a mini-city that has become the largest medical center in the world – to the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT),…

In every local economy, Chambers of Commerce serve as the central voice of the business community, leveraging relationships to ensure business owners small and large can access to the resources they need, advocate for pro-business policies in Austin and Washington, and contribute to the growth of Texas’ booming economy. Whether they’re creating business networks, spearheading…

One of the key focal points of my fireside chat on Texas’ business climate with Governor Greg Abbott last week was the meteoric rise of our state’s financial services sector, which he rightly pointed out is quickly becoming ‘the new financial services capital of America.’ Just this week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the registration for…

Last week, TAB’s Tech Means Business Coalition hosted a regional roundtable and tour of the UltraFactory, Ultrahuman’s healthcare facility in Plano, Texas. Attendees included Senator Hagenbuch (SD 30), Representative Noble (HD 89), staff from Senator Paxton (SD 8) and Representative Pierson (HD 33), leaders from TAB and the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Ultrahuman executives including…