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Governor Abbott Strengthens Economic Relationships With Technology Par...

January 22, 2024 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today held meetings with economic development partners and business leaders in Mumbai, India, discussing issues and industries critical to Texas and India including the future of technology. Joined by First Lady…

Governor Abbott To Lead Economic Development Mission To India

January 19, 2024 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will lead an economic development mission to India organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation. The Texas delegation will depart…

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America

November 1, 2023 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, this is the third…

Aaron Demerson Appointed New President and CEO of Texas Economic Devel...

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Board of Directors today announced Aaron Demerson will serve as the organization’s new President and CEO. Mr. Demerson is the former Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission. “Aaron Demerson is…

Texas Named Best Business Climate By Nation’s Corporate Executives

September 18, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named the nation’s best business climate in a triennial survey conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) and announced at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in Dallas. “Texas…

Governor Abbott Signs Economic Development Statement Of Intent With Fr...

July 15, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad Olivier Becht while in Paris to promote business investments, job creation,…

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Celebrate Texas’ Historic Partne...

July 14, 2023 | Austin, Texas| First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas Embassy in Paris and met with business executives and foreign officials to strengthen the economic partnership with France….

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Showcase Texas At British Parliame...

July 13, 2023 | Austin, Texas | First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday attended the Prime Minister’s Questions at the United Kingdom House of Parliament and met with bp p.l.c (BP) executives in London….

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Tout Texas’ Robust Economic Ties...

July 12, 2023 | Austin, Texas | First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday met with business leaders and dignitaries to highlight Texas’ strong economic ties with the United Kingdom while in London. Joined by Texas…

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Highlight Strong Economic Relation...

July 11, 2023 | Austin, Texas | First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday held meetings with economic development partners and business leaders in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Joined by Texas Economic Development and Tourism Executive Director…