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This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) led a coalition of nearly 50 companies and local chambers of commerce in writing a letter to Texas legislators calling for the preservation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) – a crucial tool that provides businesses with consistency and uniformity in offering employee benefits. ERISA was…

Earlier this week, Texas Senator Ted Cruz highlighted a little-known but nonetheless critical policy reform that has resulted in one of the most important developments in the Texas-Mexico trade relationship in recent memory: the presidential permit approval to move forward with the long-awaited Laredo 4/5 Bridge in Webb County. Signed into law at the end of…

Last month, the State of Texas officially launched the new Texas Business Court system, with Governor Greg Abbott swearing in the new court’s ten inaugural justices on September 19 at the Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth and affirming the important role the new system will play in enhancing our state’s already outstanding business environment: “These…

Last week, a 50-strong delegation including Texas Association of Business (TAB) leadership Massey Villarreal, Rolando Pablos, and Clay Pope, state government officials, and Texas business leaders traveled to Mexico City to engage in crucial discussions about the future of the Texas-Mexico commercial relationship with leaders from the private sector and key stakeholders from our state’s…

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, an event that shook the world and forever changed the lives of countless families. As we reflect on the devastating events of October 7, 2023, we remember the innocent lives lost and pray for the release of those still held hostage, including…

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…