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One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History
Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Texas Scale-Up Coalition, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and economic growth among startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists in Texas and around the world. The Texas Scale-Up Coalition leverages Texas’ reputation…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today unveiled a comprehensive economic impact study conducted by Angelou Economics, detailing the significant financial benefits of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects across 12 counties in Texas. The study forecasts a transformative impact on local economies, highlighting the potential for job creation, increased tax revenues,…
Protect Texas worker benefits Federal regulation has helped the state’s economy succeed for 50 years. Glenn Hamer Dallas Morning News September 12, 2024 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a landmark piece of legislation that has safeguarded American workers’ benefits and played an instrumental role in ensuring the…
Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) Foundation, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, hosted an important event in Austin, “Investing in Workforce Solutions to Power Economic Growth Across Texas.” The event featured a fireside chat between myself and Tim Berry, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at JPMorganChase, followed by a roundtable discussion with leaders from…
Texas has long been known as a state of innovation, a place where big ideas take root and flourish. This was evident at the Capital Factory’s recent Fed Supernova event in Austin, where the brightest minds in the technology, defense, and government sectors came together to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions that enhance our national security. Early…
In April of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a sweeping rule that would ban noncompete agreements, upending decades – if not centuries – of business practices that protect confidential information and competition. Just this week, a federal judge struck down the FTC’s attempt to unilaterally expand its rulemaking authority, making clear that “The role of…
Last week, TAB had the privilege of participating in the US-Mexico Leaders’ Summit: Binational High-Level Dialogue in Brownsville, Texas. I was honored to be a contributor on the panel, “Bridging Borders: Leveraging US-Mexico Partnerships,” and was glad to be joined in Brownsville by David Zapata, TAB’s Vice President of International Affairs, and Julia Muzquiz, TAB’s Director…
Texas is the healthiest economy on the planet, a testament to the dedication of our businesses, the commitment of our workers, and the power of free-market principles. However, Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to grant the federal government expansive new authority to control food and grocery prices poses a radical and unprecedented threat to our economic…
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,…
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…
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One of the Most Pro-Business Legislative Sessions in Texas History
Yesterday, Governor Abbott signed several important new pieces of pro-business legislation into law, including a massive increase to the inventory tax exemption for businesses to $125,000 – 50 times the previous amount (HB 9), which voters will have an opportunity to enshrine in the Texas Constitution in the upcoming November Election (HJR 1). Alongside HB…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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