“Bigger. Better. Texas.” Economic Development Strategic Plan
“Texas is still the big, new frontier, a place where opportunity is abundant, where free enterprise flourishes, and where dreams, and families, and jobs grow… Our past is but prologue; the greatest chapters have yet to be written. And the Lone Star State is brimming with promise!”
– Governor Greg Abbott
“Economic development is a team sport. That’s exactly why we have developed this statewide economic development strategic plan with the broader economic development ecosystem in mind. I invite you to join us in our mission to further cement Texas’ position as a global economic powerhouse and ensure our state remains the very best place to live, work, and visit.”
– Adriana Cruz, Executive Director, Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office
“Bigger. Better. Texas.”
Blueprint to build a stronger Texas of Tomorrow
Statewide Economic Development Strategic Plan
Texas has enjoyed extraordinary economic success in the past decade. Our strategic plan helps position Texas to capitalize on our success and capture the promise of our future economy in order to maintain our competitive edge in the years ahead.
Our vision is simple: ensure Texas remains the premier place to visit, live, work and grow a business. And it will take all of us to ensure Texas’ regions, industries and residents continue to thrive for years to come.
That’s why our office engaged in a year-long collaboration with state agency partners, business and community leaders, economic development organizations and industry associations to develop the “Bigger. Better. Texas.” Economic Development Strategic Plan. It is a five-year economic development strategy for the state of Texas and our blueprint for continued economic prosperity.
The plan accomplishes a number of objectives:
- Establishes a unifying vision for the future of our Texas economy
- Identifies new target industry sectors and clusters expected to drive strategic economic growth and job creation
- Outlines objectives and initiatives to advance the state’s global competitiveness
- Provides data and recommendations to inform economic development decisions across the state
Everyone has a role to play in building our future economy. We welcome and encourage the many individuals and organizations who are driving growth in the state to join us in this effort to build a bigger, better Texas for decades to come!