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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 -

May 2025 Sales Tax Revenues

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

News Release: 5/4/2025

We have some exciting news to share about one of Bastrop's young athletes! Max Bryant is a student at Pathways Gymnastics and is also an Elite Platform and Springboard Diver. If you haven't already heard- Max has earned a spot on the AAU National Team for Diving on April 6, 2025 (in Pearland, Tx at the Red white and Blue Qualifier Meet.) He has a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent the USA at the Rijeka Open in Croatia, July 3?6, 2025! Additionally just last weekend April 25-27, 2025 Max

News Release: 4/29/2025

For Immediate Release05/01/2025Contact:                                                                                                                                Valerie, Lancaster, Director of DevelopmentPhone (512)293-7869Email Valerie.lancaster@casabfl.org    CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties Observes National Foster Care MonthBastrop, Texas – Each May, National Foster Care Month, we take the time to raise awareness of the children and families involved in the foster care system and the

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

Encotech Engineering Consultants Names New President

  Encotech Engineering Consultants Names Scott Francis as President   Austin, Texas – April 1, 2025 — Encotech Engineering Consultants is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Francis, P.E., to President, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Francis will assume responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day operations, while Founder and CEO Ali Khataw, P.E., will continue in his leadership role, focusing on long-term strategy and growth initiatives.   This transition comes as Encotech celebrates 35 years of

Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Announce 2025 Graduates of their Flagship Training Program

AUSTIN – The Texas Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Class of 2025 graduates for our Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence program, held in conjunction with Texas A&M University’s Continuing and Professional Education.  Kelle Marsalis, the 2025 chair for the CCCE training and President/CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, said, “We designed this course of study to ensure that Texas Chamber leaders take significant time each year to come together and work on the building blocks of leading a

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!

Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more! February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided transportation for include: the Daytona 500, the Gasparilla Music Festival, and hundreds of private celebrations such as

Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024! Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is geared up to tackle the 2025 wedding season, following a successful year of serving thousands of couples in 2024!

Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Ready To Tackle Wedding Season in 2025 After Serving Thousands in 2024! Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is geared up to tackle the 2025 wedding season, following a successful year of serving thousands of couples in 2024!  As America’s #1 group transportation company, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos offers the USA’s largest selection of limos and buses and exceptional service for wedding celebrations of all sizes. From intimate elopements to grand galas, from bachelorette parties

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,