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08/20/2025Policy Shifts Give U.S. Chemical Industry Breathing RoomThe U.S. chemical industry is finding itself on firmer ground in Washington, with regulators scaling back rules and lawmakers weighing measures favorable to manufacturers. Yet, while policy wins are adding up, efforts to expand competition in freight rail have stumbled. |
08/01/2025Texas Positioned to Lead the Next Chapter in U.S. Plastics ManufacturingTexas is once again in the national spotlight—this time for its strategic role in the future of plastics manufacturing and recycling. A new economic report from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) underscores how plastics are indispensable to nearly every sector of American manufacturing, from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and electronics. As the top chemical producing state and a leading exporter of plastic materials, Texas stands to benefit significantly from the report’s findings and the federal policy recommendations unveiled alongside it. |
07/25/2025How Chemistry Makes Summer Safer, Cooler, and More FunWe’re in the thick of the Texas summer—and anyone who’s lived through one knows it’s not for the faint of heart. But even in the height of summer, Texans are out enjoying life—cooling off in pools, firing-up backyard grills, heading to the beach, and making memories at ballgames and festivals. What makes all that possible? Chemistry. |
06/10/2025Honoring Excellence at the 2025 TCC-TCA Awards BanquetThe Texas chemistry community came together on June 5 at the Galveston Island Convention Center for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration at the 2025 TCC-TCA Industry Awards Banquet. With every award, applause, and standing ovation, the event reaffirmed the industry’s deep-rooted commitment to safety, innovation, and community—a Texas tradition that continues to grow stronger year after year. |
05/01/20252025 Texas Chemical Council BrochureDiscover how the business of chemistry powers modern life. Our new brochure highlights the essential role of chemical manufacturing in daily life, its impact on the Texas economy, and its importance in driving a brighter, more sustainable future. |
05/01/2025Mia McCord Joins Texas Chemistry Council as Vice President of Government AffairsThe Texas Chemistry Council (TCC) announced today that Mia Garza McCord has been named Vice President of Government Affairs. As Vice President of Government Affairs, McCord will lead TCC’s legislative efforts at the Texas State Capitol. McCord joins TCC from Hourglass Strategies, where she was founder and president and represented corporate and non-profit clients, including TCC. |
05/01/2025Texas Chemical Manufacturers Applaud PUC’s Advancement on Energy Fund Generation ProjectsThe Texas Energy Fund (TEF), a groundbreaking initiative created by the Texas Legislature and approved by voters last fall, stimulates investment in on-demand generation projects, ensuring diverse and reliable energy generation necessary to keep Texas competitive and safe. |
