Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute
THBI is the Texas policy voice for the healthcare and bioscience industry, working to develop and advocate policies that promote biomedical science, biotechnology, agriculture, and medical device innovation in Texas. It aims to position Texas as a leader in the biotechnology and life sciences industries, fostering innovation, research, and industry growth through events, policy advocacy, and industry collaboration.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute
Products
National life sciences workforce trends report (2025)
A data-driven workforce report analyzing national life sciences employment trends, challenges, and opportunities; developed by a workforce collaborative and distributed via partner channels.
BIO Business Solutions®
A cost savings program providing life science companies with access to exclusive pricing on essential lab and business services including supplies, shipping, insurance, travel, and HR solutions.
Texas Life Sciences Summit
The statewide industry conference and expo dedicated to advancing life sciences innovation, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers.
Texas Life Science Summit Exhibitor Space
Exhibitor space at the largest statewide life science industry conference, providing a high-visibility platform to showcase brands, services, and products to life science leaders and decision-makers.
Visionary Sponsor
Visionary level sponsorship for the Texas Life Science Summit providing exhibition space, speaking opportunities, and executive dinner placement.
Vanguard Sponsor
Vanguard level sponsorship for the Texas Life Science Summit offering premium exhibition space, speaking opportunities, and comprehensive event marketing.
National life sciences workforce trends report (2025)
A data-driven workforce report analyzing national life sciences employment trends, challenges, and opportunities; developed by a workforce collaborative and distributed via partner channels.
BIO Business Solutions®
A cost savings program providing life science companies with access to exclusive pricing on essential lab and business services including supplies, shipping, insurance, travel, and HR solutions.
Texas Life Sciences Summit
The statewide industry conference and expo dedicated to advancing life sciences innovation, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers.
Texas Life Science Summit Exhibitor Space
Exhibitor space at the largest statewide life science industry conference, providing a high-visibility platform to showcase brands, services, and products to life science leaders and decision-makers.
Visionary Sponsor
Visionary level sponsorship for the Texas Life Science Summit providing exhibition space, speaking opportunities, and executive dinner placement.
Vanguard Sponsor
Vanguard level sponsorship for the Texas Life Science Summit offering premium exhibition space, speaking opportunities, and comprehensive event marketing.
Services
Develops and promotes public policy positions, provides advocacy to state and federal policymakers, and coordinates legislative engagement on behalf of members.
Monitors proposed legislation and regulatory activity and provides updates and analysis to members.
Plans and runs an annual Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards dinner to convene industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for panels, networking and fundraising.
Organizes a multi-organization pavilion to represent the state's life sciences ecosystem at major international industry conventions, providing exhibit space, programming and regional showcases.
Hosts regular member events, webinars and briefings (e.g., BioTexas Cafes, President's Calls) to provide topical education and enable networking.
Promotes and shares industry reports and workforce analyses to inform members and policymakers about market trends and workforce needs.
Develops and promotes public policy positions, provides advocacy to state and federal policymakers, and coordinates legislative engagement on behalf of members.
Monitors proposed legislation and regulatory activity and provides updates and analysis to members.
Plans and runs an annual Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards dinner to convene industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for panels, networking and fundraising.
Organizes a multi-organization pavilion to represent the state's life sciences ecosystem at major international industry conventions, providing exhibit space, programming and regional showcases.
Hosts regular member events, webinars and briefings (e.g., BioTexas Cafes, President's Calls) to provide topical education and enable networking.
Promotes and shares industry reports and workforce analyses to inform members and policymakers about market trends and workforce needs.
Expertise Areas
- Regulatory advocacy and government affairs
- Industry convening and event management
- Membership services and partnership development
- Workforce research and industry analytics
Key Technologies
- Virtual event and webinar platforms
- Legislative tracking and policy analysis tools
- Event management and trade-show logistics systems
- Workforce and industry data analysis and reporting
News & Updates
THBI hosts an annual summit and awards dinner to highlight innovation, discuss health policy initiatives, and recognize industry leaders in Texas. The 2024 event includes panels on discovery, public policy, advocacy, and features Luminary Awards to industry leaders.
THBI led the Texas delegation and organized the BioTexas Pavilion at the 2023 BIO Convention in Boston, showcasing Texas' life science industry to over 20,000 industry leaders from 73 countries.
THBI partnered with CPRIT and the Office of the Texas Governor for the 2022 BioTexas Booth at the BIO Convention in San Diego, promoting Texas' strengths in research, biomedical science, and medical device innovation.
THBI organized a delegation to the virtual BIO event, showcasing Texas' life science industry, research institutions, and companies, emphasizing the state's role as a global leader in biotech.
THBI's main fundraising event featuring discussions on health policy, innovation, and industry recognition, with notable speakers and industry awards.
A webinar discussing COVID-19 research, vaccine development, and industry efforts, featuring speakers from Pfizer, Gilead, and others.
THBI hosts an annual summit and awards dinner to highlight innovation, discuss health policy initiatives, and recognize industry leaders in Texas. The 2024 event includes panels on discovery, public policy, advocacy, and features Luminary Awards to industry leaders.
THBI led the Texas delegation and organized the BioTexas Pavilion at the 2023 BIO Convention in Boston, showcasing Texas' life science industry to over 20,000 industry leaders from 73 countries.
THBI partnered with CPRIT and the Office of the Texas Governor for the 2022 BioTexas Booth at the BIO Convention in San Diego, promoting Texas' strengths in research, biomedical science, and medical device innovation.
THBI organized a delegation to the virtual BIO event, showcasing Texas' life science industry, research institutions, and companies, emphasizing the state's role as a global leader in biotech.
THBI's main fundraising event featuring discussions on health policy, innovation, and industry recognition, with notable speakers and industry awards.
A webinar discussing COVID-19 research, vaccine development, and industry efforts, featuring speakers from Pfizer, Gilead, and others.