Welcome to a state that brims with industry and talent at every corner. Each geographic region offers a diverse set of benefits and growth opportunities.
Home to the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, North Texas is recognized for its low-cost, low-tax and high-quality business environment. Dallas-Fort Worth, in particular, is a magnet for corporate headquarters and major operations. Sherman-Denison is a hub for tech and manufacturing, while Wichita Falls boasts a strong aerospace and aviation cluster.
South Texas is home to the United States-Mexico border, which serves as a gateway to one of the most important economic corridors on the continent. This region offers four Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) to facilitate cross-border trade in addition to two major ports at Brownsville and Corpus Christi. Major cities like Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio and Victoria are hotbeds for talent and emerging businesses.
The Gulf Coast region boasts a skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure, and pro-business climate that stimulates growing industries like energy, health care, aerospace, tech and more. The Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA offers unparalleled access to the Gulf of Mexico, while the Research Valley in Dallas-San Antonio-Houston is an international leader in engineering, agriculture and biomedical innovation.
Encompassing three MSAs – Longview, Texarkana and Tyler – and the 12-county Texas Forest Country region, East Texas offers strong advantages including massive industrial sites and cutting-edge biomedical research parks. Robust interstate infrastructure provides easy links along the USMCA (previously known as NAFTA) corridor, and several Class 1 Rail Operators offer efficient access to key ports and distribution centers.
With strong roots in agriculture and energy, due to its location in the Permian Basin, West Texas has grown to support thriving business services and manufacturing sectors. Like South Texas, West Texas also serves as a crucial gateway to Mexico and beyond. The North American Borderplex region, encompassing El Paso, is home to one of the world’s largest bilingual workforces and the fifth largest manufacturing hub in North America.
Central Texas is home to some of the fastest-growing communities in Texas, including state capital Austin. Known for its diverse business sectors and ease of access, thanks to an abundance of roadways, railways and airports, the region continues to fuel growth for major companies. Seven top-tier colleges and universities in Central Texas contribute to a robust talent pipeline.
