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For Texas, Energy Dominance Means Embracing – Not Limiting – Renewable Energy Power Generation

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 18, 2025

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

By diegoleibman | April 16, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 9, 2025

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…

Solidifying the Texas-Israel Relationship to Strengthen our Economic Future

By diegoleibman | March 18, 2025

Last week, I was honored to testify in favor of Senator Phil King’s proposed Texas SenateConcurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24), supporting an even stronger relationship between Texas andIsrael, as well as establishing a new Texas Trade and Investment Office in Jerusalem. This resolution is an important step toward guaranteeing that the ties between Texas and…

#DEXIT: As Companies Leave Delaware, Texas to Become Premiere Destination for Business Incorporations

By diegoleibman | March 13, 2025

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 headquarters calling our state home, and being crowned the Best Business Climate in the Nation, we are pushing the boundaries for endless innovation and flourishing businesses. For the 13th consecutive year, we’ve won…

TAB Calls for Extension of R&D Tax Credits to Boost Texas Economy

By diegoleibman | March 13, 2025

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…

Texas Set to Lead: Governor Abbott’s “Bigger, Better Texas” Economic Development Strategic Plan

By diegoleibman | March 11, 2025

Texas stands as a beacon of innovation — a premier destination to visit, live, work and build a business. Home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, our economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Just last week, Texas won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, surpassing every other U.S. state in…

Texas Legislature Must Protect Texas Families, Workers and Employers by Preserving ERISA Benefits

By diegoleibman | March 6, 2025

Since 1974, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has helped employers provide high-quality benefits for millions of Americans and Texans. This important regulatory framework has remained intact for 50 years, providing consistency that allows employers to operate confidently across state lines, minimizing the administrative burdens that would otherwise come with a patchwork of…

Cutting Red Tape and Fueling Growth for Texas Small Businesses

By diegoleibman | March 4, 2025

In Texas, we pride ourselves on our thriving small businesses that fuel our pro-jobs, pro-business environment. In fact, the 3.1 million small businesses in Texas account for 99% of all businesses and employ nearly half of our state’s workforce. As the world’s 8th largest economy, Texas is competing with the top economies across the globe, which…

TAB, NFIB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success in Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council Report

By diegoleibman | March 3, 2025

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)…

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When it Comes to Enhancing Government Efficiency, Texas Needs to Lead

By diegoleibman | January 10, 2025 | Comments Off on 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 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…

TAB Takes Stand On Future of Texas Water

By diegoleibman | January 7, 2025 | Comments Off on 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 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…

2024: Reflections from TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer

By diegoleibman | January 1, 2025 | Comments Off on 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. 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…

TAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025

By diegoleibman | December 16, 2024 | Comments Off on TAB Announces New Chair, Board Officers for 2025

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…

Texas at the Forefront of Economic Advancement Through Carbon Capture Innovation

By diegoleibman | December 13, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature

By diegoleibman | December 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature

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…

Texas Businesses to Lawmakers: Don’t Add to Employer Healthcare Costs

By diegoleibman | December 4, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

Governor Abbott Names TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer as Co-Chair of Small Business Freedom Council

By diegoleibman | December 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Governor Abbott Names TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer as Co-Chair of Small Business Freedom Council

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…

Celebrate Small Business Saturday – Support Local Texas Businesses and Entrepreneurs

By diegoleibman | November 29, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

President-elect Trump Appoints Prominent Texas Leaders to New Cabinet

By diegoleibman | November 26, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

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For Texas, Energy Dominance Means Embracing – Not Limiting – Renewable Energy Power Generation

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 18, 2025

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

By diegoleibman | April 16, 2025

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

By staylor@pluspr.com | April 9, 2025

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…

Solidifying the Texas-Israel Relationship to Strengthen our Economic Future

By diegoleibman | March 18, 2025

Last week, I was honored to testify in favor of Senator Phil King’s proposed Texas SenateConcurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24), supporting an even stronger relationship between Texas andIsrael, as well as establishing a new Texas Trade and Investment Office in Jerusalem. This resolution is an important step toward guaranteeing that the ties between Texas and…

#DEXIT: As Companies Leave Delaware, Texas to Become Premiere Destination for Business Incorporations

By diegoleibman | March 13, 2025

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 headquarters calling our state home, and being crowned the Best Business Climate in the Nation, we are pushing the boundaries for endless innovation and flourishing businesses. For the 13th consecutive year, we’ve won…

TAB Calls for Extension of R&D Tax Credits to Boost Texas Economy

By diegoleibman | March 13, 2025

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…

Texas Set to Lead: Governor Abbott’s “Bigger, Better Texas” Economic Development Strategic Plan

By diegoleibman | March 11, 2025

Texas stands as a beacon of innovation — a premier destination to visit, live, work and build a business. Home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, our economy continues to grow at an unprecedented pace. Just last week, Texas won its 13th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, surpassing every other U.S. state in…

Texas Legislature Must Protect Texas Families, Workers and Employers by Preserving ERISA Benefits

By diegoleibman | March 6, 2025

Since 1974, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has helped employers provide high-quality benefits for millions of Americans and Texans. This important regulatory framework has remained intact for 50 years, providing consistency that allows employers to operate confidently across state lines, minimizing the administrative burdens that would otherwise come with a patchwork of…

Cutting Red Tape and Fueling Growth for Texas Small Businesses

By diegoleibman | March 4, 2025

In Texas, we pride ourselves on our thriving small businesses that fuel our pro-jobs, pro-business environment. In fact, the 3.1 million small businesses in Texas account for 99% of all businesses and employ nearly half of our state’s workforce. As the world’s 8th largest economy, Texas is competing with the top economies across the globe, which…

TAB, NFIB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success in Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council Report

By diegoleibman | March 3, 2025

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)…

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