Regulatory Consistency for Texas Employers’ Health Benefits is Key to Economic Growth
Businesses rely on consistent regulations to plan their operations, ensure steady growth, and continue to attract and retain a top-quality workforce by giving their employees and their families the support they need. For 50 years, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has shaped the landscape of employee benefits, providing clear requirements on transparency, administration,…
TAB Testifies on Broadband Development, Semiconductor Manufacturing at Texas Capitol
Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) had the honor of testifying before the House Committee on State Affairs on two critical topics that are key to Texas’ economic success: (1) expansion of access to broadband and (2) manufacturing of semiconductors in the Lone Star State. Our CEO and President, Glenn Hamer, took the opportunity…
DC Debrief with Congressman Nathaniel Moran
Last Tuesday, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted our July DC Debrief featuring Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX 01). Congressman Moran provided a comprehensive update on the latest developments in Washington, D.C., with a particular focus on issues impacting the business community. His roles on the House Judiciary Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and…
TAB’s 2024 Innovation and Technology Forum
This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is excited to co-host the 2024 Texas Innovation and Technology Forum with the Texas Information Technology Caucus and TechNet on August 1 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin. This forum is a cornerstone event for business leaders, policymakers and technology enthusiasts, providing a platform for…
Texas Voters are Clear: We Need an ‘All of the Above” Approach to Energy Policy
Recent polling conducted on behalf of the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has delivered a clear message from the heart of Texas: Texans are firmly committed to an “all of the above” energy strategy and strongly oppose government policies at the federal level that seek to ban new gas-powered…
Texas Association of Business Statement on Bipartisan Delegation to Israel
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Last month, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) led a bipartisan delegation of legislators and state leaders to Israel. The trip served as both a trade mission and a demonstration of solidarity with our great ally. It offered a firsthand view of the destruction wrought by the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7,…
TAB, Business Leaders Discuss Supply Chain Resiliency with U.S. Department of Commerce
Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) had the honor of hosting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for a productive roundtable discussion on July 17, 2024. This gathering brought together representatives from the Department of Commerce, business leaders, and key industry stakeholders to delve into supply chain resilience conversations…
TAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for Roundtable on Supply Chain Resiliency
AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted a roundtable in Austin, Texas, with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Grant Harris and business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts by the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance economic resilience. The productive roundtable discussion…
TAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for Roundtable on Supply Chain Resiliency
AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted a roundtable in Austin, Texas, with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Grant Harris and business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts by the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance economic resilience. The productive roundtable discussion…
Polling Shows Likely Voters in Texas Want an “All of the Above” Energy Policy and Solidly Oppose Biden-Harris Gas-Car Ban
AUSTIN, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this…
