Press Releases

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…

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…

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…

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Google to host a workshop – ‘Make AI Work For You’ – providing local small businesses with practical knowledge on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help operationalize and grow their businesses. More than 50 local business leaders, along with Richardson Mayor…

Post-Session Report Highlights Historic Tax Relief, Regulatory Reforms, and Pro-Business Investments AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today released its comprehensive post-session report outlining key wins for the Texas business community following the conclusion of the 89th Legislative Session. From unprecedented tax relief and smart regulatory reforms to bold investments in infrastructure,…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) applauded the 89th Texas Legislature for passing Senate Bill 7 – a landmark step toward securing Texas’ water future that strengthens economic opportunity across Texas. Earlier this year, TAB joined Texas 2036 and more than 100 business organizations across the state to form the Texas Water Fund…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) CEO Glenn Hamer joined Governor Greg Abbott as he signed Senate Bill 29 – also known as “DExit” – to ensure Texas remains the unrivaled “Headquarters of Headquarters” by enhancing the state’s business courts system and solidifying Texas’ position as the leading state in the nation for business as…

TAB-commissioned report finds demand response and energy efficiency can reduce outages, lower bills, and support grid reliability AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a new report by Aurora Energy Research and the South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), highlighting how expanded use of energy efficiency and demand response programs…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) into law, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office: “As Co-Chair of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, I applaud the signing of Senate Bill 14 to create the…

TAB-commissioned study finds restricting renewable projects could raise power bills 10% and leave hundreds of thousands without electricity during peak demand. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: gabriela@txbiz.org April 16, 2025 AUSTIN, TEXAS – A new analysis by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), finds that limiting renewable energy development in…