Protect USMCA, Tariff-Free Trade with North American Trade Partners
Over the past several weeks, we’ve witnessed significant developments surrounding ongoing tariff negotiations as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to re-orient global trade and raise revenue. Shortly before the August 1st deadline for the resumption of “reciprocal” tariffs on our major trade partners, President Trump announced a 90-day extension of negotiations with our largest trading partner –…
Cutting Red Tape, Lowering Costs: A Historic Session for Texas Small Businesses
By Gabriela Perdichizzi, VP of Government & External Relations, Texas Association of Business Small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy. They create jobs, fuel innovation, and bring vitality to our communities. Yet, too often, they’re forced to navigate a maze of outdated rules, high fees, and regulatory hoops that slow growth and stifle opportunity.…
Texas Association of Business, Texas Restaurant Association, NFIB Texas and Dozens of Business Groups Call for Passage of Disaster Loan Legislation in Special Session
Leaders expressed urgency to expand emergency bridge loan program as small businesses face repeated natural disasters AUSTIN, TEXAS – At a virtual press conference held earlier today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas Restaurant Association, and the Texas office of the National Federation of Independent Business called on state lawmakers to swiftly pass Senate…
TAB, Texas Chambers Unite in Support for Action on Flood Relief and Recovery
The recent flooding that swept across Central Texas has left entire communities reeling, families displaced and with lost loved ones, and businesses destroyed. With a long road to recovery ahead, Texans are rising to the occasion and demonstrating, once again, the incredible resilience that is central to the spirit of the Lone Star State. Our…
Golden Age of Innovation: America’s New AI Action Plan
In an important recognition of the power and potential for cutting-edge technological tools to supercharge the U.S. economy, today the Trump administration announced a bold new artificial intelligence (AI) Action Plan, marking a historic step forward for U.S. innovation, as well as our long-term national and economic security. The President’s Action Plan sets forth clear…
Powering Progress: How Texas Can Lead the AI Revolution
Texas is leading – and the nation is paying attention. For the third consecutive year, Business Facilities has named Texas the Best Business Climate in America. To build on this momentum and scale our success even further, our businesses should embrace every transformative innovation that the 21st century marketplace offers, including artificial intelligence (AI). A…
New TAB Study Finds Significant Economic Impact of Technology on North Texas Economic Growth
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) unveiled a new study highlighting the transformative economic impact of North Texas’ thriving technology sector. The report projects that by 2050, Collin County alone will outpace the 2024 real gross domestic product (GDP) of several entire U.S. states — a testament to the region’s innovation-driven growth. As global…
TAB Launches New “Texas Business Minute” Available to All Texas Media Outlets
AUSTIN, TX — On Monday, July 14, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) will officially launch the “Texas Business Minute” – a daily 55-second, non-partisan news segment available to all Texas media outlets. Available in both audio (mp3) and video (mp4) formats, this ready-to-air clip will be delivered free of charge to local radio and TV outlets who sign up across the…
Texas Businesses Rely on Immigrants Now More Than Ever
Last month marked the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy – a policy that has made a lasting, positive impact on Texas’ workforce, economy, and communities. At the Texas Association of Business, we celebrate those who have a positive impact on Texas’ business landscape, and we work every day to…
Escape from New York!
With the prospect of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the upcoming New York City mayoral election inching closer to reality, Wall Street’s already cracked foundation is about to crumble. As the Wall Street Journal reported the day after last Tuesday’s primary election: “Mamdani’s platform includes increasing taxes on those making more than $1 million a year. He has said…
