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TAB’s Visit to Rio Grande Valley Underscores Importance of Regional Economic Development Collaboration

By diegoleibman | July 1, 2024

I recently had the privilege of joining Texas Association of Business (TAB) Chairman Massey Villarreal and Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, for a series of engaging and important events with the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. First, I delivered the keynote address on Leadership at…

Nuclear Energy is Critical for Texas’ ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach to Energy Dominance

By diegoleibman | June 24, 2024

As we approach another scorching Texas summer, the demand for electricity is poised to reach unprecedented levels. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has already issued a warning of heightened stress on the grid in August, underscoring the urgent need to continue expanding our capacity to generate reliable power to support the incredible population…

The Impact of Federal Overreach on Texas’ Business Environment

By diegoleibman | June 20, 2024

Last week, I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of the Texas Association of Business (TAB) before the Texas Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee on the growing issue of federal interference and the risk it poses to our state’s economy. Recent federal restrictions on LNG exports, along with other stringent regulatory measures,…

TAB Statement on the 12th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program

By diegoleibman | June 15, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement on the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “Texas’ nearly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients contribute immensely to the Lone Star State, benefiting Texas’ communities, workforce, and economy. As…

Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) Will Boost Texas’ Stature as Epicenter for Financial Services

By diegoleibman | June 12, 2024

Last week, the Wall Street Journal broke news that has since become the talk of the financial services world: Texas will soon be home to the nation’s newest stock exchange – the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). Backed by a group of investors who have raised $120 million for a new electronic trading platform, this was welcome –…

TAB Visit to Monterrey helps Strengthen Binational Business Cooperation to Ensure Mutual Success

By diegoleibman | June 10, 2024

Late last month, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) had the honor of visiting Monterrey, Mexico, to reinforce our strong private sector partnerships  and solidify our commitment to enhancing binational cooperation in support of the Texas-Mexico commercial relationship. At TAB, we take pride in advocating for the policies that have made Texas the most successful,…

TAB Statement Supporting Establishment of Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE)

By diegoleibman | June 5, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement after the Wall Street Journal reported that a group of individuals and investment firms are planning to launch the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in light of continued corporate dissatisfaction with regulatory burdens at the New York Stock Exchange…

TAB Announces Key Staff Updates

By diegoleibman | May 22, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, announced the following key staff updates ahead of the 89th Legislative Session:   TAB veteran Megan Mauro, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy where her policy prowess and exceptional coalition-building skills were instrumental…

TAB Joins Binational Organizations in Urging Biden, Obrador Administrations to Address Border Security Crisis Impacting Cross-Border Commerce

By diegoleibman | May 8, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined a coalition of binational organizations led by the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) in writing a joint letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urging their respective administrations to work together immediately to address the ongoing security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which…

TAB Signs MoU with Special Olympics Texas to Enhance Workforce Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities

By diegoleibman | April 29, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) to enhance workforce development and create opportunities for Texans with disabilities. The agreement, signed by TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer and SOTX CEO Tim Martin, commits both organizations to working together to…

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Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 3, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 28, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 14, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 12, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 8, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 25, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 23, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 18, 2025 | Comments Off on 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

By diegoleibman | April 16, 2025 | Comments Off on 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…

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Texas Association of Business Celebrates Major Wins for Business as 89th Legislative Session Concludes

By staylor@pluspr.com | June 3, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 28, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 14, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 12, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 8, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | May 6, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 25, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 23, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 18, 2025

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

By diegoleibman | April 16, 2025

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…

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