Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Texas has made one of the largest long-term commitments to media production in the U.S., with $1.5 billion in funding over the next decade through SB 22, a law that came into effect on September 1, 2025, to expand Texas…

With the passage of SB 2206, Texas has taken a decisive step to strengthen its innovation economy. By permanently extending and enhancing Texas research and development (R&D) incentives, the bill removes uncertainty and makes the Lone Star State a more…

When Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) and House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7) into law on June 18, 2025, the move signaled a long-term commitment to protecting one of the state’s most critical economic resources:…

With Senate Bill (SB) 1786, Texas is taking a more strategic approach to workforce development—treating education as economic infrastructure. The need is growing alongside the state’s workforce: according to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas’ civilian labor force surpassed 15.85 million…

In 2025, the Texas Legislature invested more than $7 billion in career and technical education (CTE) training programs over two years, the largest CTE investment in state history. The investment comes as Texas continues to lead the nation in job…

Infrastructure-centric companies that depend on moving molecules, electrons, goods, and people at scale rarely choose locations based on incentives alone. Instead, they seek out settings that support uptime, throughput, and rapid growth, and few states deliver on all three like Texas.   Global ports, extensive pipeline networks, massive energy…

Texas has built one of the most resilient and diversified economies in the United States. With a gross state product exceeding $2.6 trillion, Texas ranks as the second-largest state economy in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic…

Texas voters approved HJR 4 on November 4, 2025, establishing a constitutional ban on state and local taxes on certain securities transactions. For investors, financial firms, and companies operating in capital markets, the amendment sends an important signal about Texas’s long-term…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial services industry, reshaping how institutions detect fraud, evaluate risk, and deliver personalized financial services. Across Texas, banks, fintech startups, and technology companies are adopting AI tools that allow them to analyze complex financial…

Texas has long been a leader in American agriculture, producing more farms and ranches than any other state. Today, that legacy is evolving as artificial intelligence and advanced data technologies begin reshaping how agricultural operations are managed. Across the state,…