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(AUSTIN, May 31, 2021) — The Texas economy suffered a significant blow Sunday with the failure to pass Senate Bill 14, which would have prohibited a city or county from adopting any policy that exceeds or conflicts with federal or state law related to employment leave, hiring practices, employment benefits or scheduling practices. Annie Spilman, spokeswoman…

The following guest column appeared in the May 15 edition of the Orange Leader. Texas Businesses Need Workers. This Bill Can Help. By Annie Spilman, May 15, 2021 A shortage of workers to fill open jobs is delaying our economic recovery as Texas continues trying to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, there is a…

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Senate delivered a major victory for employers and employees across Texas on Monday by giving preliminary approval to Senate Bill 14, which would provide consistency in government regulations on labor and employment practices at private-sector businesses. Authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, Senate Bill 14 would prohibit a city or county from…

Priority legislation filed in the Texas Senate on Thursday would provide a desperately needed boost to the Texas economy and remove barriers that are hampering businesses as they struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton, Senate Bill 14 would ensure regulatory consistency by preventing cities and counties from putting local…

(AUSTIN) — Newly released survey results from ASSET and other leading business groups in Texas illustrate the pandemic’s profound impact on economic activity and employment in Texas. The online survey of more than 500 employers in Texas was conducted between July and August 2020. It demonstrates the need for Texas legislators to take action during…

The Alliance for Securing and Strengthening the Economy in Texas (ASSET), a coalition of business groups representing millions of Texas employers, released the following statement after Governor Greg Abbott’s 2021 State of the State address: “Governor Abbott is leading with an agenda that will foster economic growth and allow opportunities for individual Texans to flourish.…

AUSTIN—The Alliance for Securing and Strengthening the Economy in Texas (ASSET) today released the following statement regarding Gov. Abbott’s plan to gradually reopen Texas’ economy following the coronavirus: “Employers are deeply concerned about the wellbeing of their communities and protecting the livelihoods of their employees,” ASSET Spokeswoman Annie Spilman said. “As the past few weeks…