Texas Association of Business

#Texas wins, AGAIN! For 22 years straight, the Lone Star State has been named @ChiefExecGrp's Best State For Business. We already know why: “The states focusing on the fundamentals—talent, infrastructure, tax and regulatory climate—are the ones that will continue to do well." Congratulations to @GovAbbottPress & @TexasEconDev for a record-breaking streak that we are confident will continue to well into the future! Read more about the latest rankings --> chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-sta… #txlege #txbiz #BestStateforBusiness

#ICYMI: Today, TAB submitted written testimony to Chairman @KingForTexas & the House State Affairs Committee on the importance of data centers to the #Texas economy, our business environment, & future growth. Read the release & our full letter here -> txbiz.org/2026/04/09/tab… #txlege

Sen. @BernieSanders: Americans & Texans know better than to support policies based on fear that stifle our businesses’ ability to innovate and grow. Leaders in Austin & Washington alike should reject AI data center 'moratoriums' like those proposed this week. Read more in our latest blog 'Fear Is Not a Policy Framework: A Reality Check on AI' from TAB Interim President & CEO @MeganMauroTX: txbiz.org/2026/04/03/fea… #txlege @tedcruz @JohnCornyn

🎙️ New Bills & Business Episode Drops April 3rd! 🎙️ Get ready for a powerhouse conversation with Megan Mauro, President & CEO of the Texas Association of Business @txbiz and Texas Chapter President of the American Innovators Network @Innovators . 💡🚀 In this episode, host @Laura_USLege , Co-Founder of USLege, sits down with @MeganMauroTX to unpack what it really takes to keep innovation alive and business thriving in today's rapidly shifting policy environment. ✨ Listeners will hear: 👉 Why regulating behavior, not technology, is the key to protecting both consumers and innovators 👉 How little tech and big tech are finding more alignment than differences, and why that unity matters 👉 The truth about AI and jobs: why the narrative that AI kills jobs gets it wrong 👉 What founders and entrepreneurs can do right now to have a real voice in the policy conversations shaping their industries Whether you are a founder navigating a heavily regulated market, a policy professional watching AI regulation unfold, or an operator trying to stay ahead of what is coming, this episode is for you. Be at the table. Tune in. 🎧 @a16z

#ICYMI: Last week, TAB urged Sens. @JohnCornyn & @tedcruz to work with the @USGSA to reverse an ill-advised Biden-era recommendation to close commercial traffic at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) in #ElPaso. Removing commercial traffic from BOTA - without any comprehensive economic analysis of the consequences - would significantly disrupt regional supply chains, increase congestion at other ports of entry, & weaken Texas’s competitive edge in international trade. Read more from @TBBusiness: texasborderbusiness.com/texas-business… @EPC915

.@MeganMauroTX, thank you for your leadership! @txbiz represents companies of every size and industry across our great state. TAB's representation on the newly announced Texas Jobs Council, alongside leading business and labor organizations including the Texas Association of Manufacturers, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas Association of Builders, Teamsters Local 988, Plumbers Local Union 68, and many more, will play a vital role in training the next generation of Texans for high-demand, high-skilled labor positions.

#NEW: TAB calls on Congress to immediately fund @DHSgov and put an end the current shutdown that has impacted the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our state and nation for too long. Every member of the #Texas Congressional delegation must do their duty, fund DHS, and end this shutdown immediately. Read our full statement here --> txbiz.org/2026/03/19/tab…

#NEW: Today, TAB Interim President & CEO @MeganMauroTX was appointed to serve as Co-Chair of @GovAbbottPress's newly-formed Texas Jobs Council. The Council will work to identify bold, practical solutions to our workforce development challenges so that Texas employers continue to have a strong pipeline of talent to serve the needs of our dynamic and growing industries, in coordination with @TXWorkforce, @teainfo, @TXHigherEdBoard, & @tdlrlicense. “At a time when Texas is continuing to lead the nation in job creation and economic prosperity, it is more critical than ever to collaborate closely with industry leaders, educational institutions, and state agencies to ensure we can meet the workforce needs of the future.” -- @MeganMauroTX Read more: txbiz.org/2026/03/16/tab… #Texas #Jobs #EcoDevo #Workforce #txlege

#NEW: Today, TAB Interim President & CEO @MeganMauroTX was appointed to serve as Co-Chair of @GovAbbottPress's newly-formed Texas Jobs Council. The Council will work to identify bold, practical solutions to our workforce development challenges so that Texas employers continue to have a strong pipeline of talent to serve the needs of our dynamic and growing industries, in coordination with @TXWorkforce, @teainfo, @TXHigherEdBoard, & @tdlrlicense. “At a time when Texas is continuing to lead the nation in job creation and economic prosperity, it is more critical than ever to collaborate closely with industry leaders, educational institutions, and state agencies to ensure we can meet the workforce needs of the future.” -- @MeganMauroTX Read more: txbiz.org/2026/03/16/tab… #Texas #Jobs #EcoDevo #Workforce #txlege

We were thrilled to join @GovAbbottPress at the Governor's mansion today to celebrate #Texas winning its 14th straight @SiteSelection Governor's Cup for attracting the most job-creating business relocations & expansions of any state in the nation! Business investments protect the state’s long term economic base while creating high value jobs, contributing to critical advanced research & innovation, & strengthening supply chains & national security. Read more about how #Texas continues to blow away the competition in attracting new job-creating investments: siteselection.com/2025-governors… #txlege #EcoDevo @TexasEconDev @adrianarcruz

#ICYMI: This week, the Texas Association of Business held a successful Washington, D.C. Fly-in, featuring important conversations with Members of Congress, White House and Cabinet officials, and D.C.-based policy organizations who engaged strategically with Texas employers. We were proud to bring decision makers to the table and provide direct engagement between policymakers and the companies driving the Texas economy! Big thanks to all of the TAB leaders, members, and sponsors who made this week's visit possible! Read more in our latest blog: txbiz.org/2026/02/27/tab… #TABDCFLYIN

Texas continues to be the best state for business. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act allows Texans to keep more of their hard-earned money & includes provisions for small businesses to get ahead.   Great to meet with members from @myibat & @txbiz to hear how this bill benefits them & to discuss how our state is leading the nation in business development, banking, technology, energy, and education.

Last day of the TAB DC Fly-in discussing energy, AI, and tech at our AI forum with Chairman of Commerce, Science, and Transportation, @SenTedCruz. We appreciate the Senator’s leadership in ensuring Texas leads in innovation & technology and is not confined by burdensome regulations. This is critical for Texans and Americans to have access to opportunity & the American Dream. #TABDCFLYIN #Innovation #AI

I enjoyed meeting with the Texas Association of Business in my D.C. office. We discussed the incredible work happening across Texas in technology, energy, water, nuclear, and education. Texas truly is the place to be. 🇺🇸 @TXBiz

Day 1 was a success thanks to the hard work of the TAB Team - @allisonallentx, Faith Villarreal, & Chelsie Kramer. After an all-star lineup of meetings, we ended the day with our friends @GHPartnership and special guest, SBA deputy administrator @SBADeputy_Bill. We are better together! #TABDCFLYIN

Great to be with @TXbiz before @POTUS #SOTU tonight! Texas Small Businesses are leading the way with the President’s economic agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, and onshoring.

TAB DC Fly-in in full force with key Texas delegation members talking tax, energy, water, nuclear, tech, and keeping Texas competitive and leading on a global scale. Thank you for meeting with us and for your steadfast leadership to our great state and the businesses in it! @RepBethVanDuyne @PeteSessions @RepNateMoran @RepMichaelCloud @RepPfluger @MeganMauroTX #TABDCFLYIN

It is a beautiful day in Washington as the Texas Association of Business begins our DC Fly-in! Our delegation is meeting with @WhiteHouse officials, including Vice President @JDVance's team, followed by a full schedule with congressional offices These conversations are focused on strengthening Texas competitiveness, expanding trade, and aligning federal policy with the needs of our business community. Kudos to Allison Allen, TAB COO, for putting together a great itinerary. Grateful for the esteemed TAB team who made this level of engagement possible. #TABDCFLYIN @MeganMauroTX