Texas Economic Development

Congratulations to the City of Pasadena on being recognized a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! Pasadena is now a Music Friendly Texas and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community showing ongoing commitment to supporting tourism and economic development drivers for the city. Read more: bit.ly/4bYw9Cj

Congratulations to the City of Ennis on being recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! This designation not only strengthens the local economy but highlights the collaboration between businesses and community partners to showcase Ennis as a must-see Texas destination. Read more: bit.ly/4sU2q4f

Congratulations to the @CityofLakeway on being designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the @TexasFilmComm! Lakeway joins more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities across the state to receive ongoing training and guidance from TFC on media industry standards, best practices and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity. Read more: bit.ly/4bnz2Mw

Welcome, @sxsw! 👋🤠 Global leaders in business, tech, music, film and creative industries gathered yesterday for the official SXSW kickoff reception! Through events like SXSW—paired with sound policy and investments in industry and workforce—Texas is building upon our powerful ecosystem for technology and innovation. Join us as we create the future here in Texas! More here: bit.ly/4sNP9dw

NEW: Lenders have been added to the list of participating financial institutions for the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) Program! Check out the new listing and contact your preferred lender to find out loan details. Program info and eligibility at tsbci.gov.texas.gov

Our Small Business Assistance team has been hard at work preparing for the Spring season’s Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summits. Registration is now open for events through mid-June! Visit gov.texas.gov/events for more details, to register or see upcoming 2026 events.

Congratulations to the City of Kerrville on being designated Texas’ newest Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! “Resilience is deeply rooted in who we are as Texans,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “That quintessential Texan quality is evident as the community of Kerrville recovers from the devastating flooding in July of last year. At the very heart of our communities are the small local businesses that welcome visitors, create jobs, and provide paychecks for so many families…Together, we are Texas tough.” Kerrville is now a Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. Read more on this designation: bit.ly/3P2AX1w

Texas is where global brand leaders thrive! @exxonmobil announced that they are redomiciling in Texas, reflecting the strength of our state’s predictable corporate laws and modern, business‑focused legal system. More here: bit.ly/4rmPAdu

Register today for our FIRST Governor’s #SmallBusinessSummit of the year in Allen! Take your business to new heights with this one-day event covering important business topics like working with AI, workforce readiness and real estate strategies. See event details, register or check out the remaining line up of #SmallBusinessSummits at gov.texas.gov/events. See you there!

Texas continues our winning streak! Taking home the Governor’s Cup once again, now for the 14th year in a row, Texas leads the nation in attracting corporate facility projects. With 1,400+ qualifying projects, that’s more than double the second-ranked state! More here: bit.ly/4aL9QAt

BIG NEWS: @MPMaterials is expanding in Texas and will establish a rare earth magnet #manufacturing campus in Northlake that will create more than 1,500 new jobs and $1.25 billion in capital investment. More here: bit.ly/3ZTDsFH

The future is #MadeinTexas! @Sika_USA has announced an expansion of its #manufacturing operations in Sealy. The project represents more than $90 million in capital investment and 60 new jobs. More here: bit.ly/4l0GPEA

The Texas CHIPS Office, within the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, is hiring a Program Specialist! See the full job description and apply here >> gov.texas.gov/employment/pos… #OOGJobs #jobposting

Congratulations to the City of Gonzales on being recognized a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! Rich in history and heritage, Gonzales welcomes visitors from all over Texas and the world! Read more: bit.ly/4s1w2MB

The new @nrgenergy electric power generation plant to be constructed at the existing facility in Harris County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI) program. The new 455-megawatt natural gas facility represents $617 million in capital investment. More here: bit.ly/4ctKgBe

The Texas #semiconductor industry is growing with @Arm's expansion of their Austin campus to include a new semiconductor lab. The project is expected to create more than 320 jobs and represents more than $71 million in capital investment. More here: bit.ly/3MGpkwn

Big news! Texas is helping advance American economic and national security with @DavieDefense's expansion of shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers. The project is expected to create more than 2,400 new jobs and more than $730 million in capital investment. More here: bit.ly/4clVnfl

The Texas #Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) encourages further expansion of critical wafer fabrication in the state. A TSIF has been extended to @CoherentCorp to accelerate scaled production of Indium Phosphide wafers in Sherman, a more than $154 million investment. More here: bit.ly/4tBfAUW

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Resource Portal will provide you with relevant resources and contacts to help you find success. Launch the portal >> bit.ly/4qi4Yr4

Congratulations to the City of Garland on being recognized a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! Garland’s efforts to obtain this dedication proves their commitment to not only creating a place residents are proud to call home but where visitors feel welcome. Read more: bit.ly/4kfXT98