THE TEXAS POLICY VOICE FOR HEALTHCARE AND BIOSCIENCE

SINCE 1996

THBI is the statewide advocacy and public policy organization representing the life sciences in Texas

The mission of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) is to develop and advocate policies and actions that support biomedical science, biotechnology, agriculture and medical device innovation in Texas. THBI is the Texas public policy voice for the healthcare and bioscience industry. Among the many efforts we undertake, we work to promote effective legislation and a steady regulatory environment at the state and federal levels. THBI is championing the way to position Texas as a global leader within the biotechnology and life sciences industries. Join us!

WHY JOIN THBI?THBI’s structure is designed to represent the needs and

interests of bioscience communities and constituencies, both

large and small, throughout the state and across the entire life

science spectrum. Our membership consists of pharmaceutical

companies, academic institutions, technology companies,

biotech and medical device companies, service providers

and economic development entities providing unparalleled

networking and synergy to effectively address the public policy

needs of Texas’ growing life science community.

Our members benefit from ongoing opportunities to interact

with public officials and industry leaders through regular

legislative briefings, THBI events, networking opportunities

and updates. THBI members also have access to our group

purchasing program.

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Who should join THBI

* Source: Texas Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Report, The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, 2016

Together we are stronger.

In 2015, Governor Greg Abbott passed legislation to create a new Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI), which allocated $40 million to attract and recruit top researchers to Texas’ higher education institutions.

Texas is the nation’s leader in job creation adding over 2 million jobs in the last 10 years as of December 2015.

Texas has one of the lowest tax burdens in the country with no corporate income tax and no individual income tax.

Communities and Economic Development OrganizationsYou need a seat at the table as THBI works to maintain public policy initiatives that will foster job growth in the healthcare and bioscience industries. THBI engages the state’s economic organizations to advocate for economic development and job growth while keeping regulations steady and predictable.

AcademicsGet involved with our member companies and communities. THBI advocates for funding to research institutions promoting innovation for life sciences. Join THBI and network with those who have the resources needed to move ideas from the laboratory, to the manufacturer, to the patient. Great collaboration starts here.

Private EnterpriseBig or small, start up or long established, THBI is your voice at the state and federal level. THBI advocates on behalf of its members for a regulatory and business environment where bioscience can flourish and thrive. If you are a healthcare or bioscience company, or if you work with one, we are your state association and we need your participation.

THBI advocates on behalf of its membership for issues including: economic development, research oversight and appropriations, ethics and regulatory issues, manufacturing, and tax issues affecting Texas’ life science industry. These policies affect every segment of the life sciences, from academic research to agricultural biotechnology, medical device development, pharmaceutical research, and traditional biotechnology.

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THBI PURCHASING PROGRAMThrough its partnership with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), THBI members receive access to the BIO Business Solutions® programs including, VWR, Chubb, Office Depot, Fedex, Business Wire and many more. Learn more by visiting thbi.com.

We are the statewide public policy voice for healthcare and bioscience in Texas.

• Access to public policy resources such as legislative tracking, interim hearing reports, election coverage, and campaign updates

• Enhanced visibility for your organization

• Invitations to events and exclusive networking opportunities

• Discounts and access to group purchasing program

What is the value of being a THBI member?

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Join us!

Membership levels range from $35,000 to $1,000 per year. Leadership roles are available at the committee level for members beginning at $5,000 and up.

To learn more, email Julia Perkins at jhl@thbi.com, call 512-236-1001, or visit thbi.com.

David R. Margrave, Chairman

OUR LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Kowalski, President and CEOJulie Haeber, Policy DirectorLia Palazzo, Business Manager

STAFF

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Home to more than 3,900 life science and research firms, and approximately 97,600 workers in related fields, Texas is one of the leading life science states in the country.

Top Fortune 500 companies such as CenterPoint Energy are based in Texas, while top global industry leaders such as Novartis, Abbott, Allergan, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, among others, have major operations in the state.

Texas’ highly trained workforce, top-tier research institutions and business-friendly climate strengthens the state’s status as a global life science industry leader. Interested? Join THBI today.

Texas: A Global Life Science Powerhouse*

#1World’s Largest Medical Center

#1Medical/Clinical Lab

Technologists & Chemical Engineers

4NCI-DesignatedCancer Centers

6Medical Schools inNation’s Top 100

$2.5BAnnual Research &

Development Expenditures

20,400Clinical Trials Underway

(3rd nationally)

* Source: Texas Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Report, The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, 20165

* Source: Texas Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry Report, The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, 2016

A full list of companies can be found at http://gov.texas.gov/files/ecodev/Biotechnology_directory2015.pdf

A Snapshot of Biopharma Companies in Texas*

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501(c)(6) Tax ID: 76-0501034

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A THBI MEMBER?Email jhl@thbi.com for more information.

P H Y S I C A L A D D R E S S815 Brazos Street, Suite 310

Austin, TX 78701

M A I L I N G A D D R E S SPO BOX 12275

Austin, TX 78711

Phone 512-708-8424Fax 512-708-1607

WWW.THBI.COM

@TXHBI

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Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI)