An Alliance of Texas Businesses Driving Long-Term Economic Growth By Building A
Future-Ready Workforce
Through Strong Public Education
STRONG SCHOOLS + STRONG BUSINESSES = STRONG TEXAS
WHY BUSINESS LEADERS ARE ENGAGING
A healthy striving economic system in Texas is the most important economic strategy in Texas.
Our mission is to unite business leaders and policy makers to advance practical, outcome-based unbiased policies that help ensure strong K-12 public education across Texas.
Right now, underinvestment and policy challenges are weakening talent pipelines and putting future competitiveness at risk.
Business leaders are engaging with TBEA because they want to:
✓ Strengthen Texas’ future workforce
✓ Align K–12 outcomes with real hiring and emerging technology needs
✓ Reduce workforce gaps that slow growth and productivity
✓ Support outcome-driven, practical, unbiased policy solutions
✓ Build stronger communities — and a stronger Texas economy
WHAT IS TBEA?
The Texas Business Education Alliance (TBEA) is a statewide alliance of business leaders and policy makers focused on aligning K–12 public education with Texas’ long-term workforce and economic needs.
We unite decision-makers around practical, outcome-based, unbiased strategies that remove barriers and ensure more students graduate prepared for college, career, and life.
We believe:
• Strong schools produce a strong workforce
• A strong workforce drives a strong economy
• Every child in Texas deserves access to a high-quality education
Our role:
We connect business influence + policy insight + education expertise to drive solutions that expand talent, strengthen communities, and secure Texas’ economic future.
TEXAS = #8 LARGEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD
TEXAS EDUCATION FUNDING = #46 PER PUPIL SPENDING
WHAT BUSINESS LEADERS GAIN
TBEA gives business leaders a unique platform to shape education decisions that directly impact:
→ Talent pipelines
→ Hiring & productivity
→ Innovation & emerging industries
→ Community & economic growth
Members gain access to:
✓ Policy influence and legislative engagement
✓ Data-driven insights connecting education to workforce outcomes
✓ Strategic convenings with key policy and education leaders
✓ Visibility as a statewide leader in workforce and community development
JOIN THE TEXAS BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE!
Contact: info@tbea.org
YOUR PARTNERSHIP
Your annual partnership positions your organization as a leader in strengthening Texas K-12 education and building a future-ready workforce.
This investment fuels statewide advocacy, data-driven policy resources, and K-12 education engagement that creates lasting economic and community success.
Policy & Advocacy Access
• Seat at quarterly Texas Business Education Alliance strategy roundtables
• Early access to Economic Impact Study data
• Inclusion in select delegation visits to Austin and Washington, D.C.
• Participation in policy discussions and advocacy events with elected leaders
Brand Visibility
• Recognition as a leader in K–12 education advocacy on TBEA communications, events, and publications.
• Visibility with policymakers and education leaders through
co-branded materials, roundtables, and legislative briefings.
• Showcase your commitment to Texas’ workforce and economic growth via featured case studies, spotlights, and partner profiles.
• Prominent placement at TBEA events and forums, including speaking opportunities and branded presence.