Texas Economic Development

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the City of Van, Texas, on being designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Van joins more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities marketing their unique appeal and attracting new investments through media production. Read more: bit.ly/4catkPq

08/27/2026

ICYMI: The Q3 Snapshot has been released!

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08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Texas leads America's resurgence! Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) announced an advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, with a capital investment of $200 million and up to 3,000 new jobs. More here: https://bit.ly/4x7Rba9

08/21/2026

Texas leads the nation in nonfarm job gains over the last 12 months, adding a total of 165,600 nonfarm jobs—more than any other state! More news here: https://bit.ly/4zmN7oy

08/20/2026

Congratulations to the City of Luling, TX, on being designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission!

This designation opens new pathways to economic development and job creation. Read more: bit.ly/4xVCJCU

08/19/2026

Congratulations to the City of Bryan on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas!

Bryan is now a Triple Crown Champion: a Film Friendly, Music Friendly and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. Read more: bit.ly/3S3m8hc

08/17/2026

Register today for the Governor’s Summit — Nacogdoches! This event will cover key themes like growing a sustainable business, financial strategy and AI in today’s marketplace. Bob & Kelli Phillips, Former Hosts of the Texas Country Reporter and Hosts of Own the Road with Kelli and Bob, will be the keynote speakers.

🔗: gov.texas.gov/events
🔗: owntheroadwithkelliandbob.com

08/10/2026

Texas is a global hub for and ! Bristol Myers Squibb announced a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Houston, expected to create approximately $2.3 billion in capital investment and nearly 500 new jobs. More here: https://bit.ly/45T3uM0