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TAB Chief Glenn Hamer Sued Over Sexual Assault Allegations After Group Puts Him on Leave

The case targets a powerful lobby leader whose group functions as Texas’ statewide business chamber.

Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, speaks at a ceremonial bill signing at the Texas Capitol on May 14, 2025. At the event, Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law supported by Hamer's organization.

Overview

  • A civil suit filed in Travis County seeks more than $10 million in damages, accusing Hamer of harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation.
  • The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, is described as the founder and executive director of the Texas Venture Alliance, which partnered with TAB in 2024.
  • The complaint details episodes including an attempt to remove the plaintiff’s pants and get on top of her and an instance where Hamer allegedly chased her barefoot through a hotel.
  • The filing also names TAB as a defendant, alleging vicarious liability and claiming Hamer redirected a planned donation, aided a rival organization, and misused the plaintiff’s ideas.
  • TAB said Hamer is on administrative leave during an internal investigation and named Megan Mauro interim CEO, and the allegations remain unproven with no substantive response from Hamer or TAB.