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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, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this…
At a time when our state is still reeling from a natural disaster, some have opportunistically sought to take a political swing at the Lone Star State in an effort to lure businesses back to high-tax, high-regulation states from which people and businesses have fled in droves in recent years, including from Illinois. However, when it comes…
Governor Greg Abbott recently embarked on an economic development trip to East Asia, with Taiwan being the first stop. His visit with Taiwanese leaders culminated in a historic announcement: the forthcoming establishment of a State of Texas Taiwan Office in Taipei. This bold move signifies the Lone Star State’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Taiwan,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 –…
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,…
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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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