New State of Texas Office in Taipei Helps Solidify Texas-Taiwan Relationship
Governor Greg Abbott recently embarked on an economic development trip to East Asia, with Taiwan being the first stop. His visit with Taiwanese leaders culminated in a historic announcement: the forthcoming establishment of a State of Texas Taiwan Office in Taipei. This bold move signifies the Lone Star State’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Taiwan,…
TAB’s Visit to Rio Grande Valley Underscores Importance of Regional Economic Development Collaboration
I recently had the privilege of joining Texas Association of Business (TAB) Chairman Massey Villarreal and Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for a series of engaging and important events with the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. First, I delivered the keynote address on Leadership at…
Nuclear Energy is Critical for Texas’ ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach to Energy Dominance
As we approach another scorching Texas summer, the demand for electricity is poised to reach unprecedented levels. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has already issued a warning of heightened stress on the grid in August, underscoring the urgent need to continue expanding our capacity to generate reliable power to support the incredible population…
The Impact of Federal Overreach on Texas’ Business Environment
Last week, I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of the Texas Association of Business (TAB) before the Texas Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee on the growing issue of federal interference and the risk it poses to our state’s economy. Recent federal restrictions on LNG exports, along with other stringent regulatory measures,…
Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) Will Boost Texas’ Stature as Epicenter for Financial Services
Last week, the Wall Street Journal broke news that has since become the talk of the financial services world: Texas will soon be home to the nation’s newest stock exchange – the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). Backed by a group of investors who have raised $120 million for a new electronic trading platform, this was welcome –…
TAB Visit to Monterrey helps Strengthen Binational Business Cooperation to Ensure Mutual Success
Late last month, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) had the honor of visiting Monterrey, Mexico, to reinforce our strong private sector partnerships and solidify our commitment to enhancing binational cooperation in support of the Texas-Mexico commercial relationship. At TAB, we take pride in advocating for the policies that have made Texas the most successful,…
Cutting Red Tape at Federal Level Will Help Texas Lead Nation in Energy Innovation
Texas’ economic excellence in significant part rests on our all-the-above-and-below energy strategy. We are proud to be the No.1 energy-producing state in the U.S., leading the nation in crude oil refining capacity. With energy demand expected to nearly double by 2030, Texas must forge ahead to meet this challenge and secure America’s energy future. By harnessing Carbon…
New TAB Study Illustrates Growing Impact of Tech Industry on Texas Economy
AUSTIN, TX — This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a new economic impact study illustrating the growing impact of the technology industry on the Texas economy. The study, conducted by economist Jon Hockenyos at TXP, finds that technology has emerged as a driving force behind economic growth, job creation and enhanced productivity throughout the Lone Star…
New TAB Poll Finds Texans Want Attainable Housing Solutions to Meet Rising Demand
This week, TAB released the findings of a new public opinion poll, which found that voters in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have serious concerns about the availability and affordability of housing and overwhelmingly support new options to ensure the rapidly growing North Texas community can meet the rising demand. The poll, which surveyed likely voters in…