Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a historic and important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Texas Venture Alliance (TVA) and Israel’s StartUp Nation Central. This agreement not only strengthens economic ties but also opens up new horizons for both regions to explore business opportunities, establish fruitful partnerships, and share a wealth of knowledge. It's a testament to Texas’ unwavering commitment to Israel and a promising step towards mutual growth and prosperity.   Our state’s commitment to maintaining a close relationship with Isra ..read more

Last week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) successfully hosted its impactful TAB to the Hill Washington D.C. fly-in event. This strategic gathering was pivotal for advancing TAB's federal priorities and reinforcing the business community’s central role in Texas' success as a national and global powerhouse.   During the event, the group led strategic discussions centered around TAB's federal priorities on trade, border security, infrastructure, immigration, energy, and technology, including semiconductors and A.I. – all of which are critical to maintaining Texas' position ..read more

AUSTIN, TEXAS – In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering innovation and bolstering business ties between Texas and Israel, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas Venture Alliance (TVA), and StartUp Nation Central (SNC) have inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).   The signing ceremony, held earlier this morning, marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to facilitate shared knowledge, explore business opportunities, and establish partnerships between companies in Texas and Israel, as well as within the venture community.   Massey Villarreal, Chairman ..read more

Last week, TAB joined the Texas Lyceum’s Mission Control: Texas’ Leadership in Space, Technology, and Innovation Conference in Houston, featuring a lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists including Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Carol Alvarado, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp. All of these leaders echoed one common sentiment: the time for Texas to reach for the stars is now.   Rooted in our historic partnerships with NASA, Texas has made immense strides in supporting the growth and development of the space indu ..read more

As the Texas State Chamber, we know that technology touches everyone and impacts every business of every size and industry. In fact, a recent TAB economic impact study found that Texas’ tech sector contributes more than $469 billion to the Texas economy, representing nearly 20% of our state’s total GDP. That is why the Texas Association of Business (TAB) launched the Tech Means Business Coalition in 2021.   The Tech Means Business Coalition is a group of broad-based industry leaders representing employers large and small, traditional and technological, who are committed to makin ..read more

Recently, TAB joined Sempra Infrastructure in Port Arthur to celebrate the official groundbreaking on Phase 1 of the new Port Arthur Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility. It’s exciting to see the economic opportunity the LNG plant will generate in the community and State of Texas – projected to create over 5,000 jobs while enhancing environmental stewardship as well as energy security for our nation and our allies across the globe.   Projects like these demonstrate exactly why Texas continues to lead the nation in LNG exports. In fact, the overall expanded output of LNG from the United St ..read more

Last week, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer addressed the El Paso Chamber’s Border Trade & Economic Forum, focusing on critical role of cross-border trade, not only at the national level but specifically for Texas, which serves as the centrally located economic engine of the United States and North America. Led by dynamic President and CEO Andrea Hutchins, the El Paso Chamber is demonstrating outstanding leadership in bringing attention to the impact of trade on our economy, and promoting innovative solutions to facilitate even more cross-border commerce ..read more

On Monday, TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer was proud to host a SXSW panel discussion with the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, followed by the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between TAB and the state of Nuevo León. This historic agreement will further strengthen the Texas business community’s ties to the economic and manufacturing powerhouse of Nuevo León, marking a new era of economic prosperity for both sides of the border, underscoring the importance of fostering cross-border partnerships. Nuevo León, strategically positioned in N ..read more

The potential economic and tax revenue impact of Texas’ ‘Fair Access’ laws threaten to stifle the state’s business environment AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today the Texas Association of Business Chambers of Commerce Foundation (TABCCF) released a new economic impact study illustrating the financial impact of Texas’ Fair Access law, passed in 2021, that prohibits financial institutions from doing business with public entities in the state of Texas based on certain corporate governance policies. The study, developed by TXP and authored by economist Jon Hockenyos, brings to light new data and analy ..read more

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) is proud to officially announce our newest set of board members. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience and expertise from their respective sectors, reflecting the growing and dynamic business community of the Lone Star State. From telecommunications to health care, energy to education, and beyond, they represent the diverse array of industries and business leaders that make up the engine driving the world’s 8th largest economy.   At TAB, we recognize that it is this diversity that fuels innovation, fosters collaboration and dr ..read more