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Discriminatory Legislation Is Bad For Business Keep Texas Open for Business is working to ensure our state leaders understand the profoundly negative impact discriminatory legislation could pose to Texas. Our ability to attract, recruit and retain top talent, encourage new business relocations, expansions and investment, and maintain our economic competitiveness are threatened by proposed discriminatory legislation.
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Global Investors—Representing More Than $11 Trillion in Assets—Urge Texas Lawmakers to Reject SB6 Learn More
Corporate Leaders Urge Governor Abbott: No Discriminatory Legislation Learn More
70+ Businesses Urge Texas Lawmakers: Reject Discriminatory Legislation Learn More
Jobs, Innovation and Competitiveness Are At Stake Discriminatory legislation is bad for business. The Texas Association of Business’ economic study points to the dire and far-reaching impact of discriminatory legislation on Texas businesses, our communities, families, jobs and the larger state economy.

That's why major companies are leading our coalition to Keep Texas Open for Business. We cannot slam the door on the Texas Miracle of openness, competitiveness, economic opportunity and innovation.
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For years the Texas Legislature worked tirelessly to create a tax, regulatory and public policy environment that made Texas the economic envy of the U.S. Unnecessary and discriminatory legislation could roll back that progress, negatively impact our economy and slam the door on the Texas Miracle. Make your voice heard today.

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The Economic Impact of Discrimination in Texas Read the Full Economic Impact Study
Track Legislation Texas businesses are standing together to show the impact discriminatory legislation could pose to our state's ability to attract, recruit and retain top talent, encourage new business relocations, expansions and investment and maintain our economic competitiveness.
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Discriminatory Legislation is Bad for Business Texas can't afford to pursue discriminatory legislation. Get the facts: Full Report: Economic Impact of Discriminatory Legislation Official launch release of Keep Texas Open for Business
Having helped establish this world-renowned and highly-desirable brand, we at SXSW are extremely concerned about the negative impact of impending statewide legislation. The proposed expansion of the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act will be divisive and counter-productive (like similar legislation elsewhere) and SXSW is adding its voice to the many others who oppose it. SXSW supports the Texas Association of Business (TAB) in opposing all discriminatory legislation. Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW
As a state, we must remain committed to protecting Texas’ reputation of being economically vibrant and welcoming, Discrimination against anyone will hinder Texas’ business climate and culture—positive traits that especially define Austin’s reputation and attract the diverse talent pool that is critical to our creative city. As a company born and raised here, we recognize the damage division will have on the success of business and denounce the pursuit of discrimination. Duff Stewart, CEO of GSD&M
Texas must do all it can to ensure that it remains open to business for all. We are battling workforce shortages and increasing demands for science and technology talent in Texas and across the U.S. If Texas intends to compete, we need to reject discrimination and embrace state policy that values education, diversity, inclusion and innovation. Caroline Joiner, TechNet’s Executive Director for Texas
Discriminatory legislation is bad for business. Our economic study points to the dire and far-reaching impact of discriminatory legislation on Texas businesses, our communities, families, jobs and the larger state economy. We must Keep Texas Open for Business. We cannot slam the door on the Texas Miracle of openness, competitiveness, economic opportunity and innovation. Chris Wallace, President of the Texas Association of Business (TAB)
SXSW Director, Hugh Forrest: We Support Civil Rights for All Persons
GSD&M CEO Duft Stewart: Diversity Essential to Creativity
Chris Wallace, President of Texas Association of Businesses Urges Lawmakers to Reject Discrimination
TechNet Executive Director Caroline Joiner Calls for LGBT Inclusion