The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) has announced its top ten policy priorities for the 89th Legislature in 2025. TAM President and CEO Tony Bennett emphasized the need for focused policies to maintain Texas's position as a leading state for business and manufacturing exports. "Global competition to attract advanced manufacturing has never been more intense and our priorities and policies must be laser-focused on ways to keep Texas on top," said Bennett.

The outlined priorities include tax structures that promote economic growth, equity in business taxation, and reforms in business and personal property taxes. Other areas of focus are transportation, infrastructure, electricity market reliability, workforce readiness, and water infrastructure funding.

Bennett highlighted the importance of smart policies related to pro-growth tax policy, transportation, infrastructure, electricity, workforce development, and water. These are seen as essential for attracting large-scale manufacturing projects that bolster the economy and strengthen national security.

The detailed priorities also cover maintaining a competitive wholesale electricity market and ensuring fair utility rates. Additionally, TAM supports robust career and technical education programs to prepare a skilled workforce.