The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) represents over 450 large and small companies from every manufacturing sector, employing more than 865,800 Texans with an average compensation of $75,400 a year (the highest in the private sector). Texas manufacturers contributed $192 billion to the Texas economy in 2011 and one-third of all corporate taxes collected by state and local governments. Manufactured goods account for 93 percent of all Texas exports and Texas has held the distinction as the #1 exporting state in the U.S. for seven consecutive years.

TAM Principles

TAM positions are rooted in the Association’s policy principles designed to protect and grow high quality jobs. Our principles encompass energy, environmental policy, taxes, transportation, workforce development, civil justice and employer issues. Read more...