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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...
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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...
5 days ago3 min read

Addressing the Texas-sized Healthcare Mandate Problem for Employers and Hard-Working Texans
Despite our state’s continued position as the top state for business, Texas grapples with some of the highest healthcare costs in the...
6 days ago3 min read

Solidifying the Texas-Israel Relationship to Strengthen our Economic Future
Last week, I was honored to testify in favor of Senator Phil King’s proposed Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24) , supporting...
Mar 184 min read

#DEXIT: As Companies Leave Delaware, Texas to Become Premiere Destination for Business Incorporations
The Lone Star State isn’t just open for business – it’s setting the gold standard. With a $2.6 trillion economy, 52 Fortune 500...
Mar 133 min read

Texas Set to Lead: Governor Abbott’s “Bigger, Better Texas” Economic Development Strategic Plan
Texas stands as a beacon of innovation — a premier destination to visit, live, work and build a business . Home to more than 50 Fortune...
Mar 113 min read

Texas Legislature Must Protect Texas Families, Workers and Employers by Preserving ERISA Benefits
Since 1974, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has helped employers provide high-quality benefits for millions...
Mar 61 min read

Cutting Red Tape and Fueling Growth for Texas Small Businesses
In Texas, we pride ourselves on our thriving small businesses that fuel our pro-jobs, pro-business environment. In fact, the 3.1 million...
Mar 43 min read

America and Texas’ Pivotal Moment: Embracing AI and Innovation
Texas – and our nation – are in the middle of a defining moment for our economic and technological future. The 21st century economy has...
Feb 283 min read

Strengthening Cross-Border Commerce
Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse in part hinges on the seamless flow of tariff-free trade with our North American...
Feb 273 min read

Cutting Red Tape at Federal Level Will Help Texas Lead Nation in Energy Innovation
Texas’ economic excellence in significant part rests on our all-the-above-and-below energy strategy. We are proud to be the No.1...
Feb 213 min read

New TAB Poll Finds Texans Want Attainable Housing Solutions to Meet Rising Demand
This week, TAB released the findings of a new public opinion poll , which found that voters in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have serious...
Feb 123 min read

Texas’ Trade Leadership is Critical to North American Economy's Global Dominance
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...
Feb 44 min read

TAB’s Voice in Washington is Critical to the Future of Texas Business
This week, I was honored to be in Washington, D.C. to participate in the inauguration festivities for the new Trump-Vance administration....
Jan 244 min read

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 173 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 133 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 103 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...
Jan 72 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 315 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 13, 20243 min read
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