PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: Building a Bigger, Better Texas
A new Statewide Economic Development Strategic Plan aims to unify Texans around a common goal: Ensure that Texas remains the best state for business into the year 2030 and beyond.
Texas Economic Development Guide 2025: BIGGER BETTER TEXAS
In March, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas winning the prestigious Site Selection Governor’s Cup for a record 13th year in a row. The new Texas Economic Development Guide reveals how the Lone Star State consistently garners more corporate facility investment deals than any other place in America.
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Features
TEXAS EDC INVESTOR PROFILE: Serving Those Who Served
How Combined Arms helps veterans while supporting the efforts of TxEDC.
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS: WE’LL GET YOU THERE
Whether by road, rail, air or waterway, Texas leads all challengers in delivering products to market.
MINING AND RARE EARTH MINERALS: A Mining and Minerals Giant
Texas is poised to lead the future in many industries because the state is carving out a global leadership position in rare earth mining.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CORPORATE OPERATIONS
How Texas became the Headquarters of Headquarters and home to the all-new Texas Stock Exchange.
PETROLEUM REFINING & CHEMICALS: Where Legacy Means Tomorrow
No one does oil and gas better than Texas. A long track record of world-leading production proves it.
LIFE SCIENCES: The Lone Star State is Shaping THE FUTURE OF BIOTECH
The Texas Medical Center is a beacon to the world when it comes to providing world-class health care and cutting-edge biotech.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND AI: Leading the Next Revolution
No need to fear artificial intelligence when you are in Texas. The Lone Star State ensures that businesses are not alone in harnessing the power of the chip.
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM: Dealer’s Choice
A growing number of places in Texas are being certified as Tourism Friendly Texas Communities. Film, digital media and music get their day in the Texas sun too.
FOOD AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: A Preference For Farm-to-Table
From high-grade beef cattle to award winning wines, Texas grows food and beverage products to satisfy every palate.
STATISTICAL PROFILE
Texas By the Numbers
LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: ARUN AGARWAL: Giving Texas a Global Voice
Board Chairman, Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) — Dallas entrepreneur and textile executive Arun Agarwal leads an organization focused on being the best America has to offer.
LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: AARON DEMERSON: Leading The Way to Top Performing State
President and CEO, Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) — The state’s chief marketing arm for economic development leaves no stone unturned.
ENERGY EVOLUTION: When All Economic Pistons Fire, All Energy Sources Need to Fire Too
Powering the grid requires a constantly growing mix of energy sources. Texas is up to the task.
LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: ADRIANA CRUZ: Economic Development Is A Team Sport In Texas
Executive Director, Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office — How Texas partners with a diverse array of economic developers statewide.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: Microchips and Spaceships Power Texas’ Manufacturing Prowess
Texas is where the future of advanced manufacturing is building.
LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT: Leading From the Front
America’s most ambitious governor talks about the path that delivered to Texas a record-setting 13th consecutive win in the Site Selection Governor’s Cup race.
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