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TAB Foundation Releases New Poll Demonstrating Urgent Need for Attainable Housing Solutions to Meet Rising Demand Amid State’s Population Boom

By diegoleibman | February 10, 2025

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF) released the results 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 broadly support new options to ensure the rapidly growing North Texas community can…

Texas’ Trade Leadership is Critical to North American Economy’s Global Dominance

By diegoleibman | February 4, 2025

International trade is critical to the Texas economy, which is now the 8th and soon to be the 7th largest economy in the world, having already surpassed global economic powerhouses like South Korea, Russia and Australia. As the nation’s top exporting state for 22 consecutive years, Texas thrives on robust trade relationships that fuel economic growth, support millions…

TAB’s Voice in Washington is Critical to the Future of Texas Business

By diegoleibman | January 24, 2025

This week, I was honored to be in Washington, D.C. to participate in the inauguration festivities for the new Trump-Vance administration. While it’s always exciting to be in our nation’s capital, I’m even more excited by the outlook for the Texas business community as we engage with leaders in Washington and promote our 2025 Federal…

Building Texas’ Economic Future: TAB’s Policy Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session

By diegoleibman | January 17, 2025

With the state’s 89th Legislative Session now underway, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is championing and prioritizing policies that will continue our record-breaking streak of economic growth while protecting our pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has supported our rise to become the world’s 8th largest economy. As I told NBC 5 in Dallas earlier this week, it is…

Texas Association of Business and NFIB Endorse Bills to Bring Transparency and Accountability to State Health Care Mandates

By diegoleibman | January 17, 2025

AUSTIN, TX â€“ The Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading voice for small businesses, today jointly announced their strong support for Senate Bill 818, filed by Senator Paul Bettencourt, and House Bill 1906, filed by Representative Dennis Paul. These bills would create a…

TAB’s 2025 Policy Conference to Set Pro-Business Agenda as 89th Legislature Begins

By diegoleibman | January 13, 2025

With Texas’ 89th Legislative Session kicking off this week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is hitting the ground running and advancing our policy agenda to maintain Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse. On Thursday, January 16th, TAB will host its 2025 Policy Conference, featuring Texas business leaders and public officials who will be at the…

When it Comes to Enhancing Government Efficiency, Texas Needs to Lead

By diegoleibman | January 10, 2025

The 2024 Election and the sweeping government reform proposals emanating from Washington to Austin have ignited a renewed conversation about how to ensure government – at both the federal and state levels – is working for Americans and their businesses. Here in Texas, we have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the nation enhancing government efficiency…

TAB Takes Stand On Future of Texas Water

By diegoleibman | January 7, 2025

The continued growth and success of Texas’ world-class business environment relies on many factors – low taxes, reasonable regulations, support for innovation, an affordable cost of living, reliable energy, and a superior quality of life for all residents who call Texas home. Yet, when it comes to investing in infrastructure for the most basic, critical natural resource that supports life for all Texans and…

2024: Reflections from TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer

By diegoleibman | January 1, 2025

This year, we witnessed the biggest political comeback in U.S. history when Donald Trump decisively won a second term in the White House. Immediately after his victory, Trump assembled an elite group of business and technology leaders to guide the transition process ahead of his inauguration just a few weeks from now. It’s extremely encouraging…

TAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025

By diegoleibman | December 16, 2024

Austin, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today announced that Bill Jones, formerly TAB’s Treasurer and Vice Chair, will serve as the 2025 Chairman of the TAB board of directors. Jones, an accomplished attorney with a distinguished track record, brings invaluable expertise to TAB. His extensive experience – including serving as General Counsel to…

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