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,…
TAB Statement on the 12th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement on the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “Texas’ nearly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients contribute immensely to the Lone Star State, benefiting Texas’ communities, workforce, and economy. As…
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,…
TAB Statement Supporting Establishment of Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement after the Wall Street Journal reported that a group of individuals and investment firms are planning to launch the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in light of continued corporate dissatisfaction with regulatory burdens at the New York Stock Exchange…
TAB Announces Key Staff Updates
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, announced the following key staff updates ahead of the 89th Legislative Session: TAB veteran Megan Mauro, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy where her policy prowess and exceptional coalition-building skills were instrumental…
TAB Joins Binational Organizations in Urging Biden, Obrador Administrations to Address Border Security Crisis Impacting Cross-Border Commerce
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined a coalition of binational organizations led by the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) in writing a joint letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urging their respective administrations to work together immediately to address the ongoing security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which…
TAB Signs MoU with Special Olympics Texas to Enhance Workforce Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) to enhance workforce development and create opportunities for Texans with disabilities. The agreement, signed by TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer and SOTX CEO Tim Martin, commits both organizations to working together to…
Texas Association of Business, Longview Chamber of Commerce Challenge Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer and Longview Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Hall issued the following joint statement on joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week to challenge the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rulemaking that would ban employer noncompete agreements: “We stand firm in our commitment…
