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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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Texas Takes the Lead: A Bold Plan for Advanced Nuclear Energy

By diegoleibman | November 21, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

New TSIF Grant Marks Significant Progress for Texas Semiconductor Industry

By diegoleibman | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 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…

This Session, Texas Legislators Must Address Childcare to Maintain our Economic Strength

By diegoleibman | November 15, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 an crucial interim charge to examine, among other topics, maintaining childcare availability to support our state’s growing workforce. Access to affordable and high-quality childcare has been a top issue for the Texas business community, with…

End of Boeing Strike is a Major Victory for Aerospace Industry, Employers

By diegoleibman | November 14, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 eight weeks of stagnation, a new contract for mechanists has resolved the standoff. This resolution is a major win for Texas, a state with diverse and thriving industrial and aerospace sectors that were directly impacted…

Chairman Villarreal: Leading Together, the Texas Way

By diegoleibman | November 8, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 the opportunities before us. Texas is at a pivotal moment, and our shared future depends on embracing civility and bipartisanship to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Now, more than…

Eliminating Cargo Traffic at Bridge of the Americas in El Paso Will Hurt Texas Business

By diegoleibman | November 6, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 entry processed nearly $100 billion in trade in 2023, which is why we are deeply concerned by a new plan announced by the US General Services Administration (GSA) to eliminate all Cargo traffic at…

Texas Business Leaders United in Support of Preserving ERISA

By diegoleibman | November 1, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 letter to Texas legislators calling for the preservation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) – a crucial tool that provides businesses with consistency and uniformity in offering employee benefits. ERISA was…

Streamlining Cross-Border Infrastructure Permitting is the Most Significant Trade Policy Development Since the USMCA

By diegoleibman | October 27, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 the most important developments in the Texas-Mexico trade relationship in recent memory: the presidential permit approval to move forward with the long-awaited Laredo 4/5 Bridge in Webb County. Signed into law at the end of…

New Business Courts Are Cementing Texas’ Position as the Best State for Business

By diegoleibman | October 25, 2024 | Comments Off on 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 court’s ten inaugural justices on September 19 at the Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth and affirming the important role the new system will play in enhancing our state’s already outstanding business environment: “These…

TXBIZ PAC Announces Legislative Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates in 2024 General Election

By diegoleibman | October 22, 2024 | Comments Off on TXBIZ PAC Announces Legislative Endorsements for Pro-Business Candidates in 2024 General Election

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…

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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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