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On Tuesday, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated as the first female president of Mexico, marking a historic milestone for both Mexico and the Texas-Mexico relationship. The Texas Association of Business (TAB) congratulates Dr. Sheinbaum on this groundbreaking achievement. During her inauguration ceremony, President Sheinbaum reflected on the significance of the moment “For the first time, we…

The ongoing pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects continues to raise alarm among Texas’ business community and is a direct and disastrous threat to the Lone Star State’s economy. Texas has long been a global leader in energy production, consistently ranking as the top state for LNG exports in the United States. Our…

Last week, we were excited to announce the official launch of the Texas Scale-Up Coalition – a groundbreaking initiative set to transform our state’s entrepreneurial landscape. This strategic partnership between the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA) aims to foster collaboration and innovation among startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists from the Lone…

Protect Texas worker benefits Federal regulation has helped the state’s economy succeed for 50 years. Glenn Hamer Dallas Morning News September 12, 2024 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a landmark piece of legislation that has safeguarded American workers’ benefits and played an instrumental role in ensuring the…

Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) Foundation, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, hosted an important event in Austin, “Investing in Workforce Solutions to Power Economic Growth Across Texas.”  The event featured a fireside chat between myself and Tim Berry, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at JPMorganChase, followed by a roundtable discussion with leaders from…

Texas has long been known as a state of innovation, a place where big ideas take root and flourish. This was evident at the Capital Factory’s recent Fed Supernova event in Austin, where the brightest minds in the technology, defense, and government sectors came together to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions that enhance our national security. Early…

In April of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a sweeping rule that would ban noncompete agreements, upending decades – if not centuries – of business practices that protect confidential information and competition. Just this week, a federal judge struck down the FTC’s attempt to unilaterally expand its rulemaking authority, making clear that “The role of…

Last week, TAB had the privilege of participating in the US-Mexico Leaders’ Summit: Binational High-Level Dialogue in Brownsville, Texas. I was honored to be a contributor on the panel, “Bridging Borders: Leveraging US-Mexico Partnerships,” and was glad to be joined in Brownsville by David Zapata, TAB’s Vice President of International Affairs, and Julia Muzquiz, TAB’s Director…

Texas is the healthiest economy on the planet, a testament to the dedication of our businesses, the commitment of our workers, and the power of free-market principles.  However, Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to grant the federal government expansive new authority to control food and grocery prices poses a radical and unprecedented threat to our economic…

Businesses rely on consistent regulations to plan their operations, ensure steady growth, and continue to attract and retain a top-quality workforce by giving their employees and their families the support they need. For 50 years, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has shaped the landscape of employee benefits, providing clear requirements on transparency, administration,…