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#DEXIT: As Companies Leave Delaware, Texas to Become Premiere Destination for Business Incorporations
The Lone Star State isn’t just open for business – it’s setting the gold standard. With a $2.6 trillion economy, 52 Fortune 500 headquarters calling our state home, and being crowned the Best Business Climate in the Nation, we are pushing the boundaries for endless innovation and flourishing businesses. For the 13th consecutive year, we’ve won…
TAB Calls for Extension of R&D Tax Credits to Boost Texas Economy
New study finds extension would create thousands of jobs and generate billions in economic output over next decade AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) called on Texas lawmakers to approve an extension of research and development (R&D) tax credits. These credits are responsible for massive economic growth and an extension would…
Texas Set to Lead: Governor Abbott’s “Bigger, Better Texas” Economic Development Strategic Plan
Texas stands as a beacon of innovation — a premier destination to visit, live, work and build a business. Home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, our economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Just last week, Texas won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, surpassing every other U.S. state in…
Texas Legislature Must Protect Texas Families, Workers and Employers by Preserving ERISA Benefits
Since 1974, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has helped employers provide high-quality benefits for millions of Americans and Texans. This important regulatory framework has remained intact for 50 years, providing consistency that allows employers to operate confidently across state lines, minimizing the administrative burdens that would otherwise come with a patchwork of…
Cutting Red Tape and Fueling Growth for Texas Small Businesses
In Texas, we pride ourselves on our thriving small businesses that fuel our pro-jobs, pro-business environment. In fact, the 3.1 million small businesses in Texas account for 99% of all businesses and employ nearly half of our state’s workforce. As the world’s 8th largest economy, Texas is competing with the top economies across the globe, which…
TAB, NFIB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success in Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council Report
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) applauded the release of key legislative recommendations to enhance Texas’ business environment in a new report from Governor Abbott’s Small Business Freedom Council. Following the report’s release, TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer and National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB)…
America and Texas’ Pivotal Moment: Embracing AI and Innovation
Texas – and our nation – are in the middle of a defining moment for our economic and technological future. The 21st century economy has rapidly evolved in recent years, bringing with it a pioneering technology that has revolutionized the way we do business, enhancing efficiencies and fueling economic growth: Artificial Intelligence (AI). With AI and…
Strengthening Cross-Border Commerce
Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse in part hinges on the seamless flow of tariff-free trade with our North American partners. Our largest trading partner by far is Mexico, which accounted for $281 billion worth of trade just last year. Canada is out second top trading partner accounting for $75 billion. For 23 consecutive years, Texas…
Texas Association of Business Launches Texas Leads Trade Coalition to Strengthen North American Economic Ties
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) officially launched Texas Leads Trade, a coalition uniting business leaders to reinforce Texas’ status as the nation’s top trading state and strengthen North America’s economic ties. “As the top exporting state for 23 consecutive years, Texas thrives on robust trade relationships that fuel job creation, economic…
TAB, Texas Business Leaders Urge EPA to Clear Permitting Backlog and Grant Texas Primacy for Carbon Capture Projects
Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined leading Texas business organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clear the agency’s massive backlog of Class VI well applications and accelerate Texas’ primacy application to ensure that our state continues to lead as the world’s largest energy producer. In a letter to EPA Administrator…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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