AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas Association of Business (TAB) President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement as the U.S. Congress enters the final hours before a shutdown of the federal government at midnight tonight

(BASTROP, TX) Bastrop Independent School District celebrated a significant milestone with the official dedication and ribbon cutting for Adelton Elementary School, the district’s ninth and newest elementary campus.

The Texas Association of Business announced today that Chelsie Kramer has been appointed the Texas Chamber of Commerce (TCCE) Executive Director

Bastrop, Texas — Bastrop has earned recognition as one of the most charming small downtowns in the country, according to HGTV

The sales tax allocations for September (primarily July sales) are below. Here’s the link to the State Comptroller’s website if you would like additional information: http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/transparency/local/allocations/sales-tax/.

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 5.3 percent more than in September 2024.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) have jointly filed to intervene in support of the implementation of Senate Bill 2337, which ensures truthfulness and accountability for proxy advisory firms that influence shareholder votes in publicly-traded companies.

August 19. 2025 [Bastrop, TX] - Angela Ryan has earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personal and professional growth.

Grand Opening for new Home2 Suites Bastrop on 7/10/2025!