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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.
“We look forward to working with State Legislators and the most pro-jobs Governor in America, Greg Abbott.”
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas –“When it comes to maintaining Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse, policy matters,” said TAB President & CEO Glenn Hamer earlier today, announcing that its board of the Texas Association of Business (TAB, the Texas State Chamber,) had formally approved the organization’s 89th Legislative Session Policy Priorities.
“We look forward to working with State Legislators and the most pro-jobs Governor in America, Greg Abbott, to protect and strengthen our competitive business landscape and attract job creators, support economic growth, and drive our state’s rapidly growing leadership on the global stage,” Hamer said.
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.
- To read TAB’s Top Policy Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, click here.
TAB’s policy priorities for the 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 full list of policy priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, click here.