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Why Texas
The Future is Texas
If Texas were a country, its economy would rank the 8th largest in the world. “Chief Executive Magazine” has ranked Texas “the #1 state for business” for 20 consecutive years. Forecasters rank Texas first in the nation for five-year growth projections.
The economic data tells a clear story: Texas keeps raising the bar to offer unrivaled business opportunities. Experts give our state a strong ranking in terms of business climate, GDP, job creation, population growth, and business facilities.
Business Growth & Expansion
First-of-its-kind hydrogen ‘proto-hub’ backed by the DOE opens at University of Texas at Austin
While Texas might be best known for the fuel that’s under the ground, an exciting new hydrogen project at one Austin school explores the rich possibilities of several other natural resources the state has to offer. The Center for Electromechanics...
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Business Growth & Expansion
Hydrogen Hub on the Gulf Coast Set for Development of Clean Energy and Jobs
Scientists have long sought to effectively harness hydrogen as a clean power source. The earliest hydrogen fuel cell prototype, in fact, was developed in 1839, though American hydrogen research really took off after NASA used hydrogen fuel cells to power...
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Business Growth & Expansion
Texas Takes Center Stage in Innovative Power Production
The population in Texas continues to grow rapidly, necessitating the state’s energy grid to adapt to the modern needs and technologies of its booming population. In 2021, the state population reached more than 29.5 million people, with about 88% of...
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