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Escape from New York!

By staylor@pluspr.com | July 1, 2025

With the prospect of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the upcoming New York City mayoral election inching closer to reality, Wall Street’s already cracked foundation is about to crumble. As the Wall Street Journal reported the day after last Tuesday’s primary election: “Mamdani’s platform includes increasing taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. He has said…

TAB, Richardson Chamber, Google Host Workshop to Help Local Small Businesses Utilize AI to Enhance and Grow Operations

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 23, 2025

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…

One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 13, 2025

Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…

Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 3, 2025

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,…

TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas’ Water Infrastructure

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 28, 2025

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…

TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 14, 2025

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…

Don’t Mess With the Texas Miracle

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 12, 2025

Texas leads the nation in job creation, population growth, and attracting business investments from all over the nation and globe. We’ve been the unrivalled top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and the nation’s top exporting state for 23 years and counting, due in no small part to pro-business policies that welcome and encourage companies…

Small Businesses are the Drivers of Texas’ Economic Excellence

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 8, 2025

This week, Governor Abbott officially proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in the Lone Star State – shining a well-deserved spotlight on the true engine of our economy. As Co-Chairs of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, we’re proud to honor the bold entrepreneurs who power Texas forward. These men and women aren’t…

New Report: Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 6, 2025

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…

HB 105 Will Modernize and Improve Texas’ Ability to Attract Businesses and Create Jobs

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 25, 2025

This week, Texas Association of Business (TAB), joined by nearly 70 chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and major employers across the state, recently sent a joint letter calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass House Bill 105 – reaffirming that Texas is open for business. Our nation is facing a new era of…

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Escape from New York!

By staylor@pluspr.com | July 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Escape from New York!

With the prospect of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the upcoming New York City mayoral election inching closer to reality, Wall Street’s already cracked foundation is about to crumble. As the Wall Street Journal reported the day after last Tuesday’s primary election: “Mamdani’s platform includes increasing taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. He has said…

TAB, Richardson Chamber, Google Host Workshop to Help Local Small Businesses Utilize AI to Enhance and Grow Operations

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 23, 2025 | Comments Off on TAB, Richardson Chamber, Google Host Workshop to Help Local Small Businesses Utilize AI to Enhance and Grow Operations

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…

One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 13, 2025 | Comments Off on One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History

Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…

Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

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,…

TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas’ Water Infrastructure

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 28, 2025 | Comments Off on TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas’ Water 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…

TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 14, 2025 | Comments Off on TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment

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…

Don’t Mess With the Texas Miracle

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Don’t Mess With the Texas Miracle

Texas leads the nation in job creation, population growth, and attracting business investments from all over the nation and globe. We’ve been the unrivalled top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and the nation’s top exporting state for 23 years and counting, due in no small part to pro-business policies that welcome and encourage companies…

Small Businesses are the Drivers of Texas’ Economic Excellence

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Small Businesses are the Drivers of Texas’ Economic Excellence

This week, Governor Abbott officially proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in the Lone Star State – shining a well-deserved spotlight on the true engine of our economy. As Co-Chairs of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, we’re proud to honor the bold entrepreneurs who power Texas forward. These men and women aren’t…

New Report: Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on New Report: Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs

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…

HB 105 Will Modernize and Improve Texas’ Ability to Attract Businesses and Create Jobs

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 25, 2025 | Comments Off on HB 105 Will Modernize and Improve Texas’ Ability to Attract Businesses and Create Jobs

This week, Texas Association of Business (TAB), joined by nearly 70 chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and major employers across the state, recently sent a joint letter calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass House Bill 105 – reaffirming that Texas is open for business. Our nation is facing a new era of…

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Escape from New York!

By staylor@pluspr.com | July 1, 2025

With the prospect of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the upcoming New York City mayoral election inching closer to reality, Wall Street’s already cracked foundation is about to crumble. As the Wall Street Journal reported the day after last Tuesday’s primary election: “Mamdani’s platform includes increasing taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. He has said…

TAB, Richardson Chamber, Google Host Workshop to Help Local Small Businesses Utilize AI to Enhance and Grow Operations

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 23, 2025

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…

One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 13, 2025

Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…

Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 3, 2025

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,…

TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas’ Water Infrastructure

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 28, 2025

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…

TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 14, 2025

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…

Don’t Mess With the Texas Miracle

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 12, 2025

Texas leads the nation in job creation, population growth, and attracting business investments from all over the nation and globe. We’ve been the unrivalled top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and the nation’s top exporting state for 23 years and counting, due in no small part to pro-business policies that welcome and encourage companies…

Small Businesses are the Drivers of Texas’ Economic Excellence

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 8, 2025

This week, Governor Abbott officially proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in the Lone Star State – shining a well-deserved spotlight on the true engine of our economy. As Co-Chairs of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, we’re proud to honor the bold entrepreneurs who power Texas forward. These men and women aren’t…

New Report: Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 6, 2025

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…

HB 105 Will Modernize and Improve Texas’ Ability to Attract Businesses and Create Jobs

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 25, 2025

This week, Texas Association of Business (TAB), joined by nearly 70 chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and major employers across the state, recently sent a joint letter calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass House Bill 105 – reaffirming that Texas is open for business. Our nation is facing a new era of…

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