Press Releases

New study finds extension would create thousands of jobs and generate billions in economic output over next decade AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) called on Texas lawmakers to approve an extension of research and development (R&D) tax credits. These credits are responsible for massive economic growth and an extension would…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) applauded the release of key legislative recommendations to enhance Texas’ business environment in a new report from Governor Abbott’s Small Business Freedom Council. Following the report’s release, TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer and National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB)…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) officially launched Texas Leads Trade, a coalition uniting business leaders to reinforce Texas’ status as the nation’s top trading state and strengthen North America’s economic ties. “As the top exporting state for 23 consecutive years, Texas thrives on robust trade relationships that fuel job creation, economic…

Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) joined leading Texas business organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clear the agency’s massive backlog of Class VI well applications and accelerate Texas’ primacy application to ensure that our state continues to lead as the world’s largest energy producer. In a letter to EPA Administrator…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF) released the results of a new public opinion poll which found that voters in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have serious concerns about the availability and affordability of housing, and broadly support new options to ensure the rapidly growing North Texas community can…

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading voice for small businesses, today jointly announced their strong support for Senate Bill 818, filed by Senator Paul Bettencourt, and House Bill 1906, filed by Representative Dennis Paul. These bills would create a…

Austin, TX – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today announced that Bill Jones, formerly TAB’s Treasurer and Vice Chair, will serve as the 2025 Chairman of the TAB board of directors. Jones, an accomplished attorney with a distinguished track record, brings invaluable expertise to TAB. His extensive experience – including serving as General Counsel to…

Austin, TX – Today, the board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, formally approved TAB’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities. These priorities will serve as a guide for policymakers in Austin to invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth and protect the pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has built the best business…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer will serve as the co-chair for Governor Abbott’s newly launched Small Business Freedom Councilalongside National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas State Director Jeff Burdett. The council will review government efficiency for Texas businesses and provide recommendations to cut…

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business Political Action Committee (TXBIZ PAC) released its endorsements for state legislative candidates on the November 5th, 2024 General Election ballot in Texas. “We have made a commitment to support candidates that will stand with us to protect the business climate in Texas and help businesses succeed in the next…