Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas— The following is a statement from Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business.
“The board’s vote to support the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways and oppose the federal lawsuit blocking that merger was a decision made to support a Texas business. The mission of the Texas Association of Business is to support policies that foster business growth and strength in Texas and the board feels that this merger will do that.”
“We realize that there is a political aspect to this issue, but it is not the intent of TAB or its board to be seen as supporting one candidate over another as a result of this vote. This vote is strictly about supporting the interests of Texas’ businesses, which is our core mission.”
