Skip to content

Chamber News

Grid/column layout we can style a variety of ways.

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…

TAB Applauds Trump Administration’s 90-Day Pause in Tariffs on Global Trade Partners

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 9, 2025

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for more than U.S. 75 trading partners: “We applaud the Trump administration for taking the important and necessary step to pause reciprocal tariffs in order to establish favorable…

Texas is Leading the U.S. toward a New Frontier in Space Innovation 

By diegoleibman | April 3, 2025

The final frontier has not just been a dream for the Lone Star State — it’s a part of our legacy. Then-Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson guided the creation of U.S. space policy after the Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Since then, Texas has been at the…

From Classroom to Career: How Texas is Leading the Nation in Workforce Innovation 

By diegoleibman | March 27, 2025

Last session, the Texas Legislature made a bold move to reshape the future of our state’s workforce development with the passage of HB 8. This landmark legislation introduced an innovative, outcomes-based funding model for community colleges, backed by an unprecedented $683 million investment. For the first time, the Lone Star State began rewarding colleges based…

Why Extending R&D Tax Incentives is Crucial for Texas’ Economic Future 

By diegoleibman | March 25, 2025

Texas has long been known for its booming economy that supports a wide and diverse range of industries. As our state solidifies its position as a global hub for innovation, it’s important we take the steps necessary to secure our leadership in the years and decades to come. Investment in Research and Development (R&D) helps…

Fortifying Texas’ Energy Future: SB 1202 Empowers Homeowners and Energy Security 

By diegoleibman | March 20, 2025

Independence and ingenuity are the lifeblood of Texas, fueling the innovation, resilience and reliability that define our businesses and communities. Without either, we risk stalling the engine that drives the Lone Star State forward. When it comes to maintaining a prosperous Texas energy environment for Texas businesses and residents, policy matters, and the laws our…

Addressing the Texas-sized Healthcare Mandate Problem for Employers and HardWorking Texans

By diegoleibman | March 19, 2025

Despite our state’s continued position as the top state for business, Texas grapples with some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation, ranking fifth overall. As a result, employer plan costs increased 16% in the last three years, forcing many businesses to drop coverage altogether. As a result, many hard-working Texas families are currently…

List-style layout

TABCCF Releases Study Highlighting Economic Impact of Tightening Texas’ Municipal Bond Market

By diegoleibman | March 13, 2024 | Comments Off on TABCCF Releases Study Highlighting Economic Impact of Tightening Texas’ Municipal Bond Market

The potential economic and tax revenue impact of Texas’ ‘Fair Access’ laws threaten to stifle the state’s business environment AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today the Texas Association of Business Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF) released a new economic impact study illustrating the financial impact of Texas’ Fair Access law, passed in 2021, that prohibits financial institutions from…

TAB Statement on Texas Winning Governor’s Cup for 12th Consecutive Year

By diegoleibman | March 1, 2024 | Comments Off on TAB Statement on Texas Winning Governor’s Cup for 12th Consecutive Year

Austin, TX — Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement today after Site Selection Magazine announced Texas as the winner of the Governor’s Cup for a record 12th year in a row for attracting job-creating business investments: “Texas has cemented itself as a global economic powerhouse thanks to its low-tax and reasonable…

TAB Hosts First Working Meeting on Binational Commerce Collaboration With Top Mexican Business Partners

By diegoleibman | February 26, 2024 | Comments Off on TAB Hosts First Working Meeting on Binational Commerce Collaboration With Top Mexican Business Partners

Leading business organizations from Mexico meet with TAB and state leaders to foster private sector collaboration Austin, TX — Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted its first Texas-Mexico Working Group meeting with leading business organizations from Mexico to discuss binational commercial collaboration between the private sectors.  The two-day meeting series included TAB…

Cutting Red Tape at Federal Level Will Help Texas Lead Nation in Energy Innovation

By diegoleibman | February 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Cutting Red Tape at Federal Level Will Help Texas Lead Nation in Energy Innovation

Texas’ economic excellence in significant part rests on our all-the-above-and-below energy strategy. We are proud to be the No.1 energy-producing state in the U.S., leading the nation in crude oil refining capacity. With energy demand expected to nearly double by 2030, Texas must forge ahead to meet this challenge and secure America’s energy future. By harnessing Carbon…

New TAB Study Illustrates Growing Impact of Tech Industry on Texas Economy

By diegoleibman | February 15, 2024 | Comments Off on New TAB Study Illustrates Growing Impact of Tech Industry on Texas Economy

AUSTIN, TX — This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a new economic impact study illustrating the growing impact of the technology industry on the Texas economy. The study, conducted by economist Jon Hockenyos at TXP, finds that technology has emerged as a driving force behind economic growth, job creation and enhanced productivity throughout the Lone Star…

New TAB Poll Finds Texans Want Attainable Housing Solutions to Meet Rising Demand

By diegoleibman | February 14, 2024 | Comments Off on New TAB Poll Finds Texans Want Attainable Housing Solutions to Meet Rising Demand

This week, TAB released the findings 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 overwhelmingly support new options to ensure the rapidly growing North Texas community can meet the rising demand. The poll, which surveyed likely voters in…

TXBIZ PAC Released Legislative Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates

By diegoleibman | January 31, 2024 | Comments Off on TXBIZ PAC Released Legislative Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates

Austin — Today, TXBIZ PAC, the political action committee representing the Texas Association of Business, released its first round of endorsements for the March 5th Primary Election. “The TXBIZ PAC Board endorses candidates and officeholders who are committed to protecting and strengthening Texas’ pro-business climate. The individuals endorsed by the PAC have a proven legislative record…

New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy

By diegoleibman | January 19, 2024 | Comments Off on New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Renewable energy and battery energy storage projects continue to generate tens of billions of dollars in tax revenue and landowner payments while contributing significant and essential power generation resources to the electric grid, according to findings showing 2023 growth released by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Advanced Power Alliance (APA) and Conservative…

Gallery layout

'Masonry'-style layout. A lot like columns but this kind of rearranges things like bricks if they vary in size.

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…

TAB Applauds Trump Administration’s 90-Day Pause in Tariffs on Global Trade Partners

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 9, 2025

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for more than U.S. 75 trading partners: “We applaud the Trump administration for taking the important and necessary step to pause reciprocal tariffs in order to establish favorable…

Texas is Leading the U.S. toward a New Frontier in Space Innovation 

By diegoleibman | April 3, 2025

The final frontier has not just been a dream for the Lone Star State — it’s a part of our legacy. Then-Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson guided the creation of U.S. space policy after the Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Since then, Texas has been at the…

From Classroom to Career: How Texas is Leading the Nation in Workforce Innovation 

By diegoleibman | March 27, 2025

Last session, the Texas Legislature made a bold move to reshape the future of our state’s workforce development with the passage of HB 8. This landmark legislation introduced an innovative, outcomes-based funding model for community colleges, backed by an unprecedented $683 million investment. For the first time, the Lone Star State began rewarding colleges based…

Why Extending R&D Tax Incentives is Crucial for Texas’ Economic Future 

By diegoleibman | March 25, 2025

Texas has long been known for its booming economy that supports a wide and diverse range of industries. As our state solidifies its position as a global hub for innovation, it’s important we take the steps necessary to secure our leadership in the years and decades to come. Investment in Research and Development (R&D) helps…

Fortifying Texas’ Energy Future: SB 1202 Empowers Homeowners and Energy Security 

By diegoleibman | March 20, 2025

Independence and ingenuity are the lifeblood of Texas, fueling the innovation, resilience and reliability that define our businesses and communities. Without either, we risk stalling the engine that drives the Lone Star State forward. When it comes to maintaining a prosperous Texas energy environment for Texas businesses and residents, policy matters, and the laws our…

Addressing the Texas-sized Healthcare Mandate Problem for Employers and HardWorking Texans

By diegoleibman | March 19, 2025

Despite our state’s continued position as the top state for business, Texas grapples with some of the highest healthcare costs in the nation, ranking fifth overall. As a result, employer plan costs increased 16% in the last three years, forcing many businesses to drop coverage altogether. As a result, many hard-working Texas families are currently…

Optional sidebar could display some filtering tools like categories and posts by month

Categories

Archives

Scroll To Top