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Texas Association of Business Announces Support for Casino Gambling in Texas

Cole Shooter — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:35:07 +0000

The TAB says that if approved, SJR 64 could allow for the creation of a minimum of 75,000 jobs and $8.5 billion in economic growth for Texas.

University Medical Center Ranked as the Best Place to Work in Texas

Cole Shooter — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:10:23 +0000

UMC has been ranked in the top three companies for five of the past six years, but this is the first time the group has received the No. 1 spot.

Fewer Texans With Higher Education Unemployed, Data Shows

Cole Shooter — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:23:27 +0000

“It’s clear we need to ensure that every Texan has access to postsecondary education,” said Texas Association of Business President and CEO Bill Hammond.

Rick Perry Gives State of the State Address, Officeholders Weigh In

Cole Shooter — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:55:46 +0000

The state’s longest serving governor called on the Legislature to provide at least $1.8 billion in tax relief.

Texas Association of Business Annual Conference to Feature Rick Perry, Other Officeholders

Cole Shooter — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:25:55 +0000

Panel discussions with legislative leaders on issues such as education, healthcare, water, workforce demographics, and transportation will also be held.

Texas Association of Business Proposes Tax Relief Plan

Cole Shooter — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:29:47 +0000

TAB President Bill Hammond says that leftover money should be given back to the taxpayers and businesses through tax breaks.

John Cornyn Chosen as U.S. Senate Republican Minority Whip

Cole Shooter — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:39:10 +0000

Cornyn said "Core Texas values like hard work, limited government, and individual liberty will continue to guide me in this new role. I look forward to working with the Conference to tackle the major hurdles before us, beginning with the looming fiscal cliff.”

Texas Association of Business Joins Lawsuit For Education Efficiency

Cole Shooter — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:52:17 +0000

TAB President and CEO Bill Hammond says that there are many state laws and regulations that require or encourage school districts to spend money inefficiently in ways that do not produce results.

More Hispanic, African-American Students Taking SAT in Texas

Cole Shooter — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:30:02 +0000

In 2012’s graduating class, 58 percent of public school seniors took the SAT, a 5.7 percent increase in participation from the class of 2011, according to a press release.

Lawsuit Reforms Good for Texas Business, Survey Says

Cole Shooter — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:25:24 +0000

The poll also found that almost 89 percent of respondents agree that lawsuit reform has had a positive or somewhat positive impact on business climate.

Texas Association of Business Takes Dim View of Reducing Education Accountability

Cole Shooter — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:03:48 +0000

“What we see here are school districts wanting more money without having a way to measure whether that investment is working or not,” said Bill Hammond, TAB President and CEO.

Texas Association of Business Highlights Average Texas Higher Education Rating

Cole Shooter — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:56:40 +0000

“Low completion rates are hurting us, especially at the community college level,” said Bill Hammond, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.

Texas Association of Business to Take Part in Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Conservation Plan

Cole Shooter — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:15:13 +0000

If the lizard is listed as an endangered species, it could limit oil field production in West Texas and eastern New Mexico for two to five years.