TAB Delegation Strengthens Texas-Mexico Ties During Trip to Mexico City
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…
A Year Later: Texas Stands Strong with Israel
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…
Inauguration of Mexico’s New President Offers Opportunity to Open New Chapter in Texas-Mexico Relationship
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…
LNG Exports are a Critical Pillar of Texas’ Economic Future
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…
From Scaling Up to Starting Up, Texas is the Best State for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
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…
TAB President & CEO: Protect Texas Worker Benefits
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…
TAB Joins JPMorganChase to Discuss Investing in Workforce Solutions to Power Economic Growth Across Texas
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 at the Forefront of Space and Defense Innovation
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…
TAB, Texas Businesses Fight Back Against FTC Overreach
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…
Texas Business Community Front and Center at Binational U.S.-Mexico Summit in Brownsville
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…