Texas Economic Development

Texas is where companies build bigger! @usgcorp is growing in Texas with a new production facility in Orange expected to create $1.175 billion in capital investment and nearly 200 jobs over the life of the project. More here: bit.ly/4tvYYMT

Texas is where America’s rare earth independence begins! A Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant was extended to @USARareEarth to accelerate rare earth mineral production at their Round Top Mountain project in Hudspeth County. The facility is expected to create 260 jobs and more than $1.4 billion in capital investment. More here: bit.ly/4tP4Cdr

From seaports and railways to airports and Foreign Trade Zones, Texas offers unmatched access to global markets by land, air and sea. Our robust infrastructure networks and continued strategic investments drive economic development across the state and uphold our status as the #1 exporter in the U.S. More here: gov.texas.gov/business/page/…

From Main Street storefronts to global exporters, small businesses play a vital role in upholding Texas’ standing as an economic juggernaut. As always, visit gov.texas.gov/smallbusiness for more information and to contact our Small Business Assistance team. We are always here for friendly assistance! #SmallBizWeekTEXAS

#SemiconductorNews: A Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant has been extended to @TAMU for an expansion of their Cyclotron Institute in College Station, which provides high-energy heavy-ion particle testing. More here: bit.ly/4dvDFpX

During #EconDevWeekTexas, we celebrate Texas' greatest resource: our people. We are home to the best workforce in America and are continually focused on developing our job-ready talent pipeline to meet the needs of businesses across the state—for today and for the future. More here: gov.texas.gov/business/page/…

Sabrina Young isn’t from Texas… but she got here as fast as she could! As a veteran with a heart for service, Sabrina found her calling in serving her community with @youngsdaughters Funeral Home & Bereavement Center in Temple. Tune in as Sabrina covers the steps and robust network of resources that helped her along the way in starting and growing a successful business in Texas. #SmallBizWeekTEXAS

With the best business climate in the U.S., Texas is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrives. From global innovators to small businesses and start-ups, our state fuels the ideas and ventures driving job creation and long-term economic growth. Discover why Texas is the top destination for doing business: gov.texas.gov/business #EconDevWeekTexas

Registration is now open for the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit — Midland! Mark your calendars or register early at gov.texas.gov/events. Stay tuned to our event webpage or follow along on social as more event details become available.

#SmallBusiness is BIG business in Texas! The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance offers numerous resources to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Check out the highlighted resources and more at gov.texas.gov/smallbusiness. #SmallBizWeekTEXAS

Texas’ thriving business ecosystem and strong industrial base drive economic development and create new job opportunities for hardworking Texans. Last year alone, Texas announced more than 1,400 projects expected to create $75 billion in capital investment and 42,300 new jobs. More here: bit.ly/4aL9QAt #EconDevWeekTexas

We’re headed to Mission next! This Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit will cover workforce strategies, AI skills and applications, state and local resources and so much more. Register now at gov.texas.gov/events. See you there!

There may be plenty of hat shops… but only one hat house. At just 19, Emilio Rangel of Double R Hat House took the leap of faith into entrepreneurship. Now? He ships hats across the state, nation and the world with a focus on Texas hospitality and customer service! Tune in to Emilio’s Texas small business success story and check out Double R Hat House in Elgin. #SmallBizWeekTEXAS

Happy 2026 Economic Development Week in Texas! It takes all of us working together to uphold our state’s record-breaking economic development success and capture the promise of our future economy. Join us this week as we celebrate the efforts driving job creation across Texas! More here: tinyurl.com/58v7299s #EconDevWeekTexas

Texas #WinsAgain! We are honored to receive the 2026 Prosperity Cup as the top state for job-creating business investment. This is the second year in a row Texas has won the “Triple Crown” from Site Selection by also taking home the state’s 14th Governor’s Cup in March and being recognized as the Top Business Climate for the third consecutive year in November. >> bit.ly/4n5WxPATexas

May 3-9, 2026, is Small Business Week in Texas! Follow along this week as we highlight Texas’ strong #SmallBusiness community and the vital role small businesses play in powering our economy! Join us in celebrating by utilizing the hashtag #SmallBizWeekTEXAS and downloading the official badge to use in your own promotions at gov.texas.gov/smallbusiness

Congratulations to @georgetowntx on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! With dynamic arts, dining and outdoor experiences, this designation highlights Georgetown’s dedication to further growing local tourism and jobs. More here: tinyurl.com/3nf856j4

#SemiconductorNews: @AppliedOpto will expand their manufacturing capacity in Sugar Land, representing more than $279 million in capital investment and 500 new jobs. The company was extended a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant, which encourages Texas’ continued leadership in this critical industry. More here: bit.ly/48YFdGo

Congratulations to @TheTownshipTX on being recognized a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by @TravelTexas! The Woodlands Township is now a Film Friendly Texas and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. Read more: bit.ly/4cU4GBW

TEXAS is where the world innovates! Come see us at @SelectUSA (Booth 401) to learn more about why TEXAS continues to lead the U.S. as the #1 destination for foreign direct investment over the last two decades. More here: gov.texas.gov/business Thanks to our partners at @GoBigInTexas and Team Texas!