New Business Courts Are Cementing Texas’ Position as the Best State for Business
Last month, the State of Texas officially launched the new Texas Business Court system, with Governor Greg Abbott swearing in the new court’s ten inaugural justices on September 19 at the Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth and affirming the important role the new system will play in enhancing our state’s already outstanding business environment: “These…
TXBIZ PAC Announces Legislative Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates in 2024 General Election
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business Political Action Committee (TXBIZ PAC) released its endorsements for state legislative candidates on the November 5th, 2024 General Election ballot in Texas. “We have made a commitment to support candidates that will stand with us to protect the business climate in Texas and help businesses succeed in the next…
TAB, USLege Announce the Launch of TXLege News – Texas Chamber Business News: A Resource for Texas Legislative, Chamber, and Business Community News
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB), in collaboration with legislative AI software company USLege, is excited to announce the launch of TXLege News—Texas Chamber Business News (TCBN)—a new news platform providing comprehensive, bipartisan coverage of key developments impacting the Texas business community, including legislative and election updates, industry news, and expert analysis. As the voice of Texas…
TAB Delegation Strengthens Texas-Mexico Ties During Trip to Mexico City
Last week, a 50-strong delegation including Texas Association of Business (TAB) leadership Massey Villarreal, Rolando Pablos, and Clay Pope, state government officials, and Texas business leaders traveled to Mexico City to engage in crucial discussions about the future of the Texas-Mexico commercial relationship with leaders from the private sector and key stakeholders from our state’s…
A Year Later: Texas Stands Strong with Israel
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, an event that shook the world and forever changed the lives of countless families. As we reflect on the devastating events of October 7, 2023, we remember the innocent lives lost and pray for the release of those still held hostage, including…
Inauguration of Mexico’s New President Offers Opportunity to Open New Chapter in Texas-Mexico Relationship
On Tuesday, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum was inaugurated as the first female president of Mexico, marking a historic milestone for both Mexico and the Texas-Mexico relationship. The Texas Association of Business (TAB) congratulates Dr. Sheinbaum on this groundbreaking achievement. During her inauguration ceremony, President Sheinbaum reflected on the significance of the moment “For the first time, we…
LNG Exports are a Critical Pillar of Texas’ Economic Future
The ongoing pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects continues to raise alarm among Texas’ business community and is a direct and disastrous threat to the Lone Star State’s economy. Texas has long been a global leader in energy production, consistently ranking as the top state for LNG exports in the United States. Our…
From Scaling Up to Starting Up, Texas is the Best State for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Last week, we were excited to announce the official launch of the Texas Scale-Up Coalition – a groundbreaking initiative set to transform our state’s entrepreneurial landscape. This strategic partnership between the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA) aims to foster collaboration and innovation among startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists from the Lone…
Texas Association of Business and Texas Venture Alliance Launch the Texas Scale-Up Coalition to Accelerate Economic Growth
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Texas Scale-Up Coalition, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and economic growth among startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists in Texas and around the world. The Texas Scale-Up Coalition leverages Texas’ reputation…
Texas Association of Business Releases Groundbreaking Economic Impact Study on CCUS Projects in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today unveiled a comprehensive economic impact study conducted by Angelou Economics, detailing the significant financial benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects across 12 counties in Texas. The study forecasts a transformative impact on local economies, highlighting the potential for job creation, increased tax revenues,…
