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With Texas’ 89th Legislative Session kicking off this week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) is hitting the ground running and advancing our policy agenda to maintain Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse. On Thursday, January 16th, TAB will host its 2025 Policy Conference, featuring Texas business leaders and public officials who will be at the…

The 2024 Election and the sweeping government reform proposals emanating from Washington to Austin have ignited a renewed conversation about how to ensure government – at both the federal and state levels – is working for Americans and their businesses. Here in Texas, we have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the nation enhancing government efficiency…

The continued growth and success of Texas’ world-class business environment relies on many factors – low taxes, reasonable regulations, support for innovation, an affordable cost of living, reliable energy, and a superior quality of life for all residents who call Texas home. Yet, when it comes to investing in infrastructure for the most basic, critical natural resource that supports life for all Texans and…

This year, we witnessed the biggest political comeback in U.S. history when Donald Trump decisively won a second term in the White House. Immediately after his victory, Trump assembled an elite group of business and technology leaders to guide the transition process ahead of his inauguration just a few weeks from now. It’s extremely encouraging…

Texas has the ability to spearhead a new era of energy innovation as the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry is presenting itself as a tremendous economic opportunity to lead in an all-of-the-above energy approach. The Lone Star State, long celebrated as a global energy powerhouse, now has a unique chance to bolster its dominance…

As Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth, the mounting challenge of rising healthcare costs threatens to undermine our success. For businesses across the Lone Star State, providing competitive healthcare benefits is both a matter of employee satisfaction and a cornerstone of our economic stability. Healthcare costs remain a top concern for our…

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, an important day shines a spotlight on the backbone of our state’s booming economy – Small Business Saturday, which falls this Saturday, November 30th. We are deeply thankful that our leaders here in Texas have cultivated the top business climate in the nation, allowing small business owners to…

Over the past two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump’s new cabinet picks have propelled several Texas leaders to the highest levels of government, demonstrating the importance of the Lone Star State in shaping the future of our nation during the forthcoming administration. At the Texas Association of Business (TAB), we are proud to see the appointment of…

This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) unveiled a strong plan to further strengthen Texas’ global energy leadership. The Texas Advanced Nuclear Working Group’s final report charts a groundbreaking roadmap for establishing an advanced nuclear industry in Texas, one that will solidify our energy dominance, enhance grid reliability and…

Texas has long been a hub for innovation and opportunity, cementing its role as a leader in technology and research. From a robust energy sector to thriving tech ecosystems in Austin and Dallas, the Lone Star State consistently positions itself at the forefront of emerging industries. This legacy continues with Governor Greg Abbott’s recent announcement…