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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined leading Texas business organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clear the agency’s massive backlog of Class VI well applications and accelerate Texas’ primacy application to ensure that our state continues to lead as the world’s largest energy producer. In a letter to EPA Administrator…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF) released the results 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 broadly support new options to ensure the rapidly growing North Texas community can…
International trade is critical to the Texas economy, which is now the 8th and soon to be the 7th largest economy in the world, having already surpassed global economic powerhouses like South Korea, Russia and Australia. As the nation’s top exporting state for 22 consecutive years, Texas thrives on robust trade relationships that fuel economic growth, support millions…
This week, I was honored to be in Washington, D.C. to participate in the inauguration festivities for the new Trump-Vance administration. While it’s always exciting to be in our nation’s capital, I’m even more excited by the outlook for the Texas business community as we engage with leaders in Washington and promote our 2025 Federal…
With the state’s 89th Legislative Session now underway, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is championing and prioritizing policies that will continue our record-breaking streak of economic growth while protecting our pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has supported our rise to become the world’s 8th largest economy. As I told NBC 5 in Dallas earlier this week, it is…
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading voice for small businesses, today jointly announced their strong support for Senate Bill 818, filed by Senator Paul Bettencourt, and House Bill 1906, filed by Representative Dennis Paul. These bills would create a…
With Texas’ 89th Legislative Session kicking off this week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is hitting the ground running and advancing our policy agenda to maintain Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse. On Thursday, January 16th, TAB will host its 2025 Policy Conference, featuring Texas business leaders and public officials who will be at the…
The 2024 Election and the sweeping government reform proposals emanating from Washington to Austin have ignited a renewed conversation about how to ensure government – at both the federal and state levels – is working for Americans and their businesses. Here in Texas, we have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the nation enhancing government efficiency…
The continued growth and success of Texas’ world-class business environment relies on many factors – low taxes, reasonable regulations, support for innovation, an affordable cost of living, reliable energy, and a superior quality of life for all residents who call Texas home. Yet, when it comes to investing in infrastructure for the most basic, critical natural resource that supports life for all Texans and…
This year, we witnessed the biggest political comeback in U.S. history when Donald Trump decisively won a second term in the White House. Immediately after his victory, Trump assembled an elite group of business and technology leaders to guide the transition process ahead of his inauguration just a few weeks from now. It’s extremely encouraging…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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