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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…

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…

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…

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 –…

By Gabriela Perdichizzi, VP of Government & External Relations, Texas Association of Business Small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy. They create jobs, fuel innovation, and bring vitality to our communities. Yet, too often, they’re forced to navigate a maze of outdated rules, high fees, and regulatory hoops that slow growth and stifle opportunity.…

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…