TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas' Water Infrastructure
TAB Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 7 to Strengthen Texas’ Water Infrastructure AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) applauded the 89th Texas Legislature for passing Senate Bill 7 – a landmark step toward securing Texas’ water future that strengthens economic opportunity across Texas. Earlier this year, TAB joined Texas 2036 and more than 100 business organizations across the state to form the Texas Water Fund Coalition, which urged legislators to act on Governor Greg Abbott's
2025 Bastrop County Health Fair
Bastrop County Health Fair Returns August 9, 2025Empowering Healthy Lifestyles Through Preventive Care, Fitness, and NutritionBastrop, TX — The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 2025 Bastrop County Health Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut Street. This free, family-friendly event invites community members of all ages to discover health resources, participate in wellness activities, and take proactive steps
PRESS RELEASE: Bastrop Food Pantry Warns of Summer Food Crisis
The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is calling on the community to lend support as growing demand, rising food prices, and looming food shortages put increasing pressure on local resources. In the first five months of 2025 alone, the Food Pantry has served over 3,000 neighbors, marking a modest but concerning increase over the previous year, and the third consecutive year of growing need. With the high cost of food making it harder for families to put meals on the table, food insecurity continues to
TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment
TAB Applauds Signing of Legislation to Enhance Dominance of Texas’ Business Environment AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) CEO Glenn Hamer joined Governor Greg Abbott as he signed Senate Bill 29 – also known as “DExit” – to ensure Texas remains the unrivaled “Headquarters of Headquarters” by enhancing the state’s business courts system and solidifying Texas’ position as the leading state in the nation for business incorporations as many companies look to flee from the state
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.3 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.3 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 $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024. These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly and sales made in January, February and March by quarterly filers. Local Sales Tax Allocations -
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New Report: Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs
Demand-Side Energy Tools Could Help Texas Meet Soaring Demand While Cutting Costs TAB-commissioned report finds demand response and energy efficiency can reduce outages, lower bills, and support grid reliability AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a new report by Aurora Energy Research and the South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), highlighting how expanded use of energy efficiency and demand response programs could provide a
Less Paper, More Purpose: How Small Business Owners Can Cut the Admin Clutter
Small business owners rarely have the luxury of time. Days blur together as operational demands collide with unexpected fires, and somewhere in the middle sits a mountain of administrative work. The problem isn’t always volume—it’s fragmentation. Inefficiencies creep in when energy is divided across outdated systems, redundant tasks, and an avalanche of emails that could’ve been a single checklist. For those trying to scale, survive, or simply find breathing room, simplifying these back-office duties
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
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!
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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
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more!
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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,
