Press Releases
The Bastrop County Emeregncy Food Pantry Launches their Good Neighbor Capital Campaign
The mission of the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support Center is to serve Bastrop County residents going through periods of transition by providing emergency food assistance, education, and support. The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry has been hit hard over the last four years. In 2023, they served over 80% more of their neighbors than they did in 2020! This is the most people that the Food Pantry has ever served in its 36-year history as the leader of emergency and ongoing food support in
News Release: TAB Signs MoU with Special Olympics
TAB Signs MoU with Special Olympics Texas to Enhance Workforce Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities 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
News Release: Texas Association of Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: press@txbiz.org April 24, 2024 TAB Statement on Texas Being Named 'Best State For Business' For Record-Breaking 20th Year AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Chief Executive Magazine named Texas the 'Best State for Business' for a record-breaking 20th year: “With Texas' continued commitment to low taxes and
News Release: LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (April 2024)
April 10, 2024Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 5.5 percent more than in April 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly. LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (April 2024) Recipient April
News Release: The Sales Tax Allocations for April 2024
Good morning. The sales tax allocations for April 2024 (primarily February sales) are below. Here’s the link to the State Comptroller’s website if you would like additional information: http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/transparency/local/allocations/sales-tax/. Please let us know if you have any questions.