SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) to enhance workforce development and create opportunities for Texans with disabilities. The agreement, signed by TAB President and CEO Glenn Hamer and SOTX CEO Tim Martin, commits both organizations to working together to promote existing and create new sustainable and inclusive workforce opportunities for disabled Texans and TAB members. “Texas has the best business climate in the world and we’re proud to further enhance workforce development partne ..read more

Next week, two newly formed Select Committees in the Texas House of Representatives will begin their work on addressing policy areas critical to Texas' economic future.   AI and Emerging Technology   On Monday, April 29th, the Texas House Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies is set to hold its inaugural hearing, marking a crucial step in harnessing the potential of cutting-edge technologies to support business operations while ensuring smart, well-informed, and forward-looking policies related to AI. This work will be particularly important ..read more

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer and Longview Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelly Hall issued the following joint statement on joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week to challenge the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rulemaking that would ban employer noncompete agreements:   “We stand firm in our commitment to safeguarding the interests of businesses and employees alike, and the FTC’s recent power grab threatens to disrupt countless existing agreements, hinder businesses' ability to protect conf ..read more

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