Texas Healthcare & 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 & 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.
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.
Services
Policy development and advocacy
Develops and promotes public policy positions, provides advocacy to state and federal policymakers, and coordinates legislative engagement on behalf of members.
Legislative tracking and government affairs
Monitors proposed legislation and regulatory activity and provides updates and analysis to members.
Annual policy summit and awards program
Plans and runs an annual Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards dinner to convene industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for panels, networking and fundraising.
State pavilion coordination at international biotechnology conventions
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.
Member networking and educational programming
Hosts regular member events, webinars and briefings (e.g., BioTexas Cafes, President's Calls) to provide topical education and enable networking.
Industry research distribution and promotion
Promotes and shares industry reports and workforce analyses to inform members and policymakers about market trends and workforce needs.
Policy development and advocacy
Develops and promotes public policy positions, provides advocacy to state and federal policymakers, and coordinates legislative engagement on behalf of members.
Legislative tracking and government affairs
Monitors proposed legislation and regulatory activity and provides updates and analysis to members.
Annual policy summit and awards program
Plans and runs an annual Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards dinner to convene industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for panels, networking and fundraising.
State pavilion coordination at international biotechnology conventions
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.
Member networking and educational programming
Hosts regular member events, webinars and briefings (e.g., BioTexas Cafes, President's Calls) to provide topical education and enable networking.
Industry research distribution and promotion
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