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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 InnovationÂ
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 InnovationÂ
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 FutureÂ
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 SecurityÂ
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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TAB Statement Supporting Establishment of Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President & CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement after the Wall Street Journal reported that a group of individuals and investment firms are planning to launch the new Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in light of continued corporate dissatisfaction with regulatory burdens at the New York Stock Exchange…
TAB Announces Key Staff Updates
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, announced the following key staff updates ahead of the 89th Legislative Session:  TAB veteran Megan Mauro, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy where her policy prowess and exceptional coalition-building skills were instrumental…
TAB Joins Binational Organizations in Urging Biden, Obrador Administrations to Address Border Security Crisis Impacting Cross-Border Commerce
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined a coalition of binational organizations led by the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) in writing a joint letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urging their respective administrations to work together immediately to address the ongoing security crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which…
TAB Signs MoU with Special Olympics Texas to Enhance Workforce Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) to enhance workforce development and create opportunities for Texans with disabilities. The agreement, signed by TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer and SOTX CEO Tim Martin, commits both organizations to working together to…
Texas Association of Business, Longview Chamber of Commerce Challenge Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer and Longview Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Hall issued the following joint statement on joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week to challenge the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rulemaking that would ban employer noncompete agreements: “We stand firm in our commitment…
TAB Statement on Texas Being Named ‘Best State For Business’ For Record-Breaking 20th Year
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Chief Executive Magazine named Texas the ‘Best State for Business’ for a record-breaking 20th year: “With Texas’ continued commitment to low taxes and reasonable regulations, combined with recent investments in workforce and the largest property tax cut in state history,…
TAB Statement on Samsung Electronics Investment to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Samsung Electronics announced their $44 billion investment in semiconductor technology in Texas. As part of the agreement announced today, the United States Commerce Department has agreed to provide up to $6.4 billion in funding for the project under…
TAB, TVA, SNC Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Innovation and Business Partnerships Between Texas and Israel
AUSTIN, TEXAS – In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering innovation and bolstering business ties between Texas and Israel, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA), and StartUp Nation Central (SNC) have inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony, held earlier this morning, marks the beginning of a…
TAB Applauds Speaker Phelan on Creation of House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology
Austin, TX — Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of a new House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: “Texas is leading the nation in Artificial Intelligence and technology policy, and today’s announcement is yet another testament to…
Texas Association of Business Chambers of Commerce Foundation Names David Emerick as Chairman
Stephanie Matthews to Become Executive Director Austin, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) announced that David Emerick, Executive Director of State and Local Government Relations for J.P. Morgan Chase, has been named Chairman of the Texas Association of Business Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF). TAB’s current Executive Vice President, Stephanie Matthews, will become Executive Director…
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