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
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…
TAB Applauds Signing of SB 14, Establishing Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) into law, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office: “As Co-Chair of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, I applaud the signing of Senate Bill 14 to create the…
For Texas, Energy Dominance Means Embracing – Not Limiting – Renewable Energy Power Generation
As the undisputed energy capital of North America – and perhaps the world – Texas has derived much of its strength from embracing an all-of-the-above-and-below approach to energy. This approach has fueled the economic miracle, making Texas the 8th largest economy in the world. In fact, when you look at the Electric Reliability Council of…
New Report Shows Renewable Energy Critical to Keeping Texas Competitive
TAB-commissioned study finds restricting renewable projects could raise power bills 10% and leave hundreds of thousands without electricity during peak demand. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: gabriela@txbiz.org April 16, 2025 AUSTIN, TEXAS – A new analysis by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), finds that limiting renewable energy development in…
TAB Applauds Trump Administration’s 90-Day Pause in Tariffs on Global Trade Partners
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for more than U.S. 75 trading partners: “We applaud the Trump administration for taking the important and necessary step to pause reciprocal tariffs in order to establish favorable…
Texas is Leading the U.S. toward a New Frontier in Space Innovation
The final frontier has not just been a dream for the Lone Star State — it’s a part of our legacy. Then-Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson guided the creation of U.S. space policy after the Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Since then, Texas has been at the…
From Classroom to Career: How Texas is Leading the Nation in Workforce Innovation
Last session, the Texas Legislature made a bold move to reshape the future of our state’s workforce development with the passage of HB 8. This landmark legislation introduced an innovative, outcomes-based funding model for community colleges, backed by an unprecedented $683 million investment. For the first time, the Lone Star State began rewarding colleges based…
Why Extending R&D Tax Incentives is Crucial for Texas’ Economic Future
Texas has long been known for its booming economy that supports a wide and diverse range of industries. As our state solidifies its position as a global hub for innovation, it’s important we take the steps necessary to secure our leadership in the years and decades to come. Investment in Research and Development (R&D) helps…
Fortifying Texas’ Energy Future: SB 1202 Empowers Homeowners and Energy Security
Independence and ingenuity are the lifeblood of Texas, fueling the innovation, resilience and reliability that define our businesses and communities. Without either, we risk stalling the engine that drives the Lone Star State forward. When it comes to maintaining a prosperous Texas energy environment for Texas businesses and residents, policy matters, and the laws our…
