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Building Texas’ Economic Future: TAB’s Policy Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
With the state’s 89th Legislative Session now underway, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is championing and prioritizing policies...
Jan 133 min read
TAB’s 2025 Policy Conference to Set Pro-Business Agenda as 89th Legislature Begins
With Texas’ 89th Legislative Session kicking off this week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is hitting the ground running and...
Jan 103 min read
When it Comes to Enhancing Government Efficiency, Texas Needs to Lead
The 2024 Election and the sweeping government reform proposals emanating from Washington to Austin have ignited a renewed conversation...
Jan 72 min read
TAB Takes Stand On Future of Texas Water
The continued growth and success of Texas’ world-class business environment relies on many factors – low taxes, reasonable...
Dec 315 min read
2024: Reflections from TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer
This year, we witnessed the biggest political comeback in U.S. history when Donald Trump decisively won a second term in the White House....
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Texas at the Forefront of Economic Advancement Through Carbon Capture Innovation
Texas has the ability to spearhead a new era of energy innovation as the carbon capture and storage (CCS ) industry is presenting itself...
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Texas Businesses to Lawmakers: Don’t Add to Employer Healthcare Costs
As Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth , the mounting challenge of rising healthcare costs threatens to undermine our...
Nov 29, 20243 min read
Celebrate Small Business Saturday – Support Local Texas Businesses and Entrepreneurs
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, an important day shines a spotlight on the backbone of our state’s booming economy – Small...
Nov 26, 20244 min read
President-elect Trump Appoints Prominent Texas Leaders to New Cabinet
Over the past two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet picks  have propelled several Texas leaders to the highest levels of...
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Texas Takes the Lead: A Bold Plan for Advanced Nuclear Energy
This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) unveiled a strong plan to further strengthen...
Nov 19, 20243 min read
New TSIF Grant Marks Significant Progress for Texas Semiconductor Industry
Texas has long been a hub for innovation and opportunity, cementing its role as a leader in technology and research. From a robust energy...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
This Session, Texas Legislators Must Address Childcare to Maintain our Economic Strength
This week, the Texas Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development – chaired by Senator Brian Birdwell – met to discuss...
Nov 14, 20243 min read
End of Boeing Strike is a Major Victory for Aerospace Industry, Employers
Last week, the Boeing strike finally came to an end, marking a significant moment for the business community nationwide. After nearly...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Chairman Villarreal: Leading Together, the Texas Way
As a proud Texas businessman and longtime Republican, I believe that our best days are ahead of us—but only if we come together to seize...
Nov 6, 20244 min read
Eliminating Cargo Traffic at Bridge of the Americas in El Paso Will Hurt Texas Business
Ensuring efficient cargo traffic across our southern border is vital to Texas’ economic success. In the El Paso region alone, ports of...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Texas Business Leaders United in Support of Preserving ERISA
This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) led a coalition of nearly 50 companies and local chambers of commerce in writing a...
Oct 25, 20244 min read
New Business Courts Are Cementing Texas’ Position as the Best State for Business
Last month, the State of Texas officially launched  the new Texas Business Court  system, with Governor Greg Abbott swearing in  the new...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Streamlining Cross-Border Infrastructure Permitting is the Most Significant Trade Policy Development Since the USMCA
Earlier this week, Texas Senator Ted Cruz highlighted a little-known but nonetheless critical policy reform that has resulted in one of...
Oct 11, 20246 min read
TAB Delegation Strengthens Texas-Mexico Ties During Trip to Mexico City
Last week, a 50-strong delegation including Texas Association of Business (TAB) leadership Massey Villarreal, Rolando Pablos, and Clay...
Oct 8, 20243 min read
A Year Later: Texas Stands Strong with Israel
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, an event that shook the world and forever...
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