Texas Association of Business Announces Policy Priorities for 89th Texas Legislature

Austin, TX – Today, the board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Chamber, formally approved TAB’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities. These priorities will serve as a guide for policymakers in Austin to invest in initiatives that encourage economic growth and protect the pro-Texas, pro-jobs philosophy that has built the best business environment in the nation and the 8th largest economy in the world.

“When it comes to maintaining our position as a global economic powerhouse, policy matters,” said TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer.  “We look forward to working with legislators and the most pro-jobs Governor in America to protect and strengthen our competitive business landscape to attract job creators, support economic growth, and drive our state's leadership on the global stage.”

TAB’s policy priorities for the 89th Legislative Session include recommendations for lawmakers to address issues impacting the Texas business environment in the following categories:

• Economic Development
• Education & Workforce Development
• Employer Relations
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Healthcare
• Small Business
• Tax Policy
• Tech and Innovation
• Tort Reform
• Transportation & Infrastructure
• Workers' Compensation

To read TAB’s top policy priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, click here.

To read TAB's full list of policy priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, click here.

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TAB is the Texas State Chamber, representing companies of every size and industry. The Association’s purpose is to champion the best business climate in the world, unleashing the power of free enterprise to enhance lives for generations. Follow TAB on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.