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As the holiday season kicks into full swing, an important day shines a spotlight on the backbone of our state’s booming economy – Small Business Saturday, which falls this Saturday, November 30th. We are deeply thankful that our leaders here in Texas have cultivated the top business climate in the nation, allowing small business owners to…

Over the past two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet picks have propelled several Texas leaders to the highest levels of government, demonstrating the importance of the Lone Star State in shaping the future of our nation during the forthcoming administration. At the Texas Association of Business (TAB), we are proud to see the appointment of…

This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) unveiled a strong plan to further strengthen Texas’ global energy leadership. The Texas Advanced Nuclear Working Group’s final report charts a groundbreaking roadmap for establishing an advanced nuclear industry in Texas, one that will solidify our energy dominance, enhance grid reliability and…

Texas has long been a hub for innovation and opportunity, cementing its role as a leader in technology and research. From a robust energy sector to thriving tech ecosystems in Austin and Dallas, the Lone Star State consistently positions itself at the forefront of emerging industries. This legacy continues with Governor Greg Abbott’s recent announcement…

This week, the Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development – chaired by Senator Brian Birdwell – met to discuss an crucial interim charge to examine, among other topics, maintaining childcare availability to support our state’s growing workforce. Access to affordable and high-quality childcare has been a top issue for the Texas business community, with…

Last week, the Boeing strike finally came to an end, marking a significant moment for the business community nationwide. After nearly eight weeks of stagnation, a new contract for mechanists has resolved the standoff. This resolution is a major win for Texas, a state with diverse and thriving industrial and aerospace sectors that were directly impacted…

As a proud Texas businessman and longtime Republican, I believe that our best days are ahead of us—but only if we come together to seize the opportunities before us. Texas is at a pivotal moment, and our shared future depends on embracing civility and bipartisanship to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Now, more than…

Ensuring efficient cargo traffic across our southern border is vital to Texas’ economic success. In the El Paso region alone, ports of entry processed nearly $100 billion in trade in 2023, which is why we are deeply concerned by a new plan announced by the US General Services Administration (GSA) to eliminate all Cargo traffic at…

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…