State News - NFIB

March 28, 2025

NFIB: Small Businesses Urge Senate to Ease the Burden of Personal Property Tax

SB 32 would ease the financial burden on Main Street businesses.

March 21, 2025

Sen. Cornyn Visits NFIB Member Businesses

Sen. John Cornyn discussed tax relief and other key issues.

March 20, 2025

Main Street Presses for Property Tax, Regulatory Relief at NFIB Small Business Day

Owners also call for action on health insurance costs and credit card fees.

March 12, 2025

Join Us March 20 in Austin for Small Business Day at the Capitol

This is your change to engage with elected leaders on the issues affecting your small business

March 6, 2025

NFIB Study Supports Need for TX Health Care Reform Bills

NFIB report reveals a growing health insurance affordability crisis for small business owners and employers.

March 3, 2025

NFIB, TAB Applaud Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Small Business Success in Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council Report

NFIB & TAB co-chaired Governor Abbott’s Small Business Freedom Council to review government efficiency for Texas businesses.

March 3, 2025

NFIB’s Jeff Burdett Testifies Before Ways & Means Committee in Support of Cutting the Inventory Tax

NFIB State Director describes cost and administrative burden of the inventory tax on small business owners.

February 26, 2025

Texas Small Business Owners Applaud Introduction of HB 9 to Provide Meaningful Inventory Tax Relief

“We thank Ways and Means Chairman Morgan Meyer and Speaker Dustin Burrows for introducing HB 9 and look forward to working with lawmakers to get this much-need…

February 11, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Remain Optimistic, But Uncertainty Rising on Main Street

Small business owners report few skilled applicants in January for their open positions.

February 10, 2025

The Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program is Open

During the 87th Texas Legislative Session, NFIB supported the MBDR Loan Program to support micro-businesses affected by declared disasters.

February 7, 2025

NFIB Texas Discusses Ongoing Workforce Challenges With Dallas’ Fox 4

NFIB report finds job openings were the highest in the transportation, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

February 6, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Remain a Top Concern for Main Street

Unfilled job openings pose persistent challenge for small businesses, especially in construction and transportation.

February 3, 2025

Register Today for Texas Small Business Day 2025!

Join us in Austin on March 20th to strengthen the voice of small businesses.

February 3, 2025

NFIB Supports Bills to Promote Transparency & Accountability to State Health Care Mandates

Bills would create a much-needed process to estimate how proposed legislation could impact the cost of private health coverage for employers and families.

February 3, 2025

Small Business Owners Applaud Governor Abbott’s Commitment to Promoting Greater Economic Opportunity

Tax and regulatory relief among top priorities for Texas small businesses.

January 28, 2025

Texas Small Businesses Issue 2025 Top Legislative Priorities

NFIB highlights five important issues for the Texas Legislature.

January 17, 2025

Member Op-Ed: Trump’s First Order of Business: Save Small Business

NFIB Member and Small Business Owner Laurie Sprouse urges President Trump and Congress to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.

January 17, 2025

NFIB and Texas Association of Business Endorse Bills to Bring Transparency and Accountability to State Health Care Mandates

SB 818 and HB 1906 would create a much-needed process to estimate how proposed legislation could impact the cost of private health coverage for employers and f…

January 14, 2025

Main Street Urges Lawmakers to Keep Texas a Small Business State

Ensuring Texas remains a friendly small business state requires lawmakers to understand small employers’ unique challenge.

January 14, 2025

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Surges Again, Reaches Six-Year High

“With the legislative session kicking off here in Austin, lawmakers have an incredible opportunity to build on the optimism small business owners are feeling a…

January 9, 2025

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Labor Costs Ease in December

“Unfortunately, Texas isn’t immune to the challenges small business owners are facing across the country.”

December 23, 2024

Are You Ready for the Start of Session? Download the NFIB Engage App today!

Download the NFIB Engage App today to stay up to date with legislation that will impact your business at the state or federal level.

December 23, 2024

TAKE ACTION: Participate in a Quick Survey to Share Your Challenges with State Regulations

Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council is conducting a survey to identify challenges with state regulations.

December 12, 2024

NFIB Texas Discusses Labor Shortage on WOAI

Hiring among small businesses remains a struggle.

December 10, 2024

SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Jumps Above 50-year Average in November

Survey finds Main Street breaks 34-month streak of record high uncertainty.

December 5, 2024

NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Labor Costs Rise in November

Report finds hiring plans increase among Main Street businesses

December 5, 2024

NFIB Texas to Co-Chair Governor Greg Abbott’s Small Business Freedom Council

Small Business Freedom Council will review government efficiency for Texas businesses.

December 4, 2024

Texas District Court Strikes Down Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

Small businesses received a resounding victory on the fight against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting r…