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TAB Applauds Signing of SB 14, Establishing Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office
TAB Applauds Signing of SB 14, Establishing Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) into law, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office: “As Co-Chair of the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, I applaud the signing of Senate Bill 14 to create the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. This new office delivers on a
New Report Shows Renewable Energy Critical to Keeping Texas Competitive
New Report Shows Renewable Energy Critical to Keeping Texas Competitive TAB-commissioned study finds restricting renewable projects could raise power bills 10% and leave hundreds of thousands without electricity during peak demand. AUSTIN, TEXAS – A new analysis by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the Texas Association of Business (TAB), finds that limiting renewable energy development in Texas could significantly raise costs for families and businesses while threatening the reliability of our
TAB Applauds Trump Administration's 90-Day Pause in Tariffs on Global Trade Partners
TAB Applauds Trump Administration's 90-Day Pause in Tariffs on Global Trade Partners 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 trade relationships with our global trade
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $996 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
View as a webpage / Share Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $996 Million 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 $995.5 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 3.5 percent less than in April 2024. These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly. Local Sales Tax Allocations - April
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Encotech Engineering Consultants Names Scott Francis as President Austin, Texas – April 1, 2025 — Encotech Engineering Consultants is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Francis, P.E., to President, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Francis will assume responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day operations, while Founder and CEO Ali Khataw, P.E., will continue in his leadership role, focusing on long-term strategy and growth initiatives. This transition comes as Encotech celebrates 35 years of
Encotech Engineering Consultants Names New President
Encotech Engineering Consultants Names Scott Francis as President Austin, Texas – April 1, 2025 — Encotech Engineering Consultants is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Francis, P.E., to President, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Francis will assume responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day operations, while Founder and CEO Ali Khataw, P.E., will continue in his leadership role, focusing on long-term strategy and growth initiatives. This transition comes as Encotech celebrates 35 years of
Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Announce 2025 Graduates of their Flagship Training Program
AUSTIN – The Texas Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Class of 2025 graduates for our Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence program, held in conjunction with Texas A&M University’s Continuing and Professional Education. Kelle Marsalis, the 2025 chair for the CCCE training and President/CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, said, “We designed this course of study to ensure that Texas Chamber leaders take significant time each year to come together and work on the building blocks of leading a
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction! In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos proudly served 6,000 different groups all across the USA! And now that 2025 is kicking off, we are very excited to continue this success! From coast to coast, we've connected schools, businesses, wedding parties, sports teams, and more to the perfect group transportation. Whether the travelers call for a quick airport transfer or a
TAB Calls for Extension of R&D Tax Credits to Boost Texas Economy
Media Contact: press@txbiz.org March 13, 2025 TAB Calls for Extension of R&D Tax Credits to Boost Texas Economy 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
VeraBank Joins ICBA and U.S. Postal Inspection Services to Promote Check Fraud Prevention
VeraBank Joins ICBA and U.S. Postal Inspection Service to Promote Check Fraud Prevention Henderson, TX (March 17, 2025) - VeraBank is proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud. In support of this initiative, VeraBank offers educational materials and personal guidance to ensure customers have the tools they need to
TAB, NFIB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success
TAB, NFIB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success in Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council Report 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
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more!
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more! February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided transportation for include: the Daytona 500, the Gasparilla Music Festival, and hundreds of private celebrations such as
PUBLIC OPINION POLL AFFIRMS PIVOTAL ROLE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 5, 2024 Contact:Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com PUBLIC OPINION POLL AFFIRMS PIVOTAL ROLE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEU.S. adults recognize the wide-sweeping impact of their local chamber, ACCE/Harris Poll survey finds Bastrop, Texas (December 5, 2024) — Results from a nationwide public opinion poll indicate chambers of commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities. The Harris Poll survey,
