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Independence and ingenuity are the lifeblood of Texas, fueling the innovation, resilience and reliability that define our businesses and communities. Without either, we risk stalling the engine that drives the Lone Star State forward. When it comes to maintaining a prosperous Texas energy environment for Texas businesses and residents, policy matters, and the laws our…

Despite our state’s continued position as the top state for business, Texas grapples with some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation, ranking fifth overall. As a result, employer plan costs increased 16% in the last three years, forcing many businesses to drop coverage altogether. As a result, many hard-working Texas families are currently…

The Lone Star State isn’t just open for business – it’s setting the gold standard. With a $2.6 trillion economy, 52 Fortune 500 headquarters calling our state home, and being crowned the Best Business Climate in the Nation, we are pushing the boundaries for endless innovation and flourishing businesses. For the 13th consecutive year, we’ve won…

Texas stands as a beacon of innovation — a premier destination to visit, live, work and build a business. Home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, our economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Just last week, Texas won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, surpassing every other U.S. state in…

Since 1974, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has helped employers provide high-quality benefits for millions of Americans and Texans. This important regulatory framework has remained intact for 50 years, providing consistency that allows employers to operate confidently across state lines, minimizing the administrative burdens that would otherwise come with a patchwork of…

In Texas, we pride ourselves on our thriving small businesses that fuel our pro-jobs, pro-business environment. In fact, the 3.1 million small businesses in Texas account for 99% of all businesses and employ nearly half of our state’s workforce. As the world’s 8th largest economy, Texas is competing with the top economies across the globe, which…

Texas – and our nation – are in the middle of a defining moment for our economic and technological future. The 21st century economy has rapidly evolved in recent years, bringing with it a pioneering technology that has revolutionized the way we do business, enhancing efficiencies and fueling economic growth: Artificial Intelligence (AI). With AI and…

Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse in part hinges on the seamless flow of tariff-free trade with our North American partners. Our  largest trading partner by far is Mexico, which accounted for $281 billion worth of trade just last year. Canada is out second top trading partner accounting for $75 billion. For 23 consecutive years, Texas…

International trade is critical to the Texas economy, which is now the 8th and soon to be the 7th largest economy in the world, having already surpassed global economic powerhouses like South Korea, Russia and Australia. As the nation’s top exporting state for 22 consecutive years, Texas thrives on robust trade relationships that fuel economic growth, support millions…

This week, I was honored to be in Washington, D.C. to participate in the inauguration festivities for the new Trump-Vance administration. While it’s always exciting to be in our nation’s capital, I’m even more excited by the outlook for the Texas business community as we engage with leaders in Washington and promote our 2025 Federal…