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Infrastructure

Texas is the gateway to global trade for the nation. Texas’ central location and state-of-the-art transportation networks provide timely access to domestic and global markets via air, land and sea. With more miles of public roadways, state highways, freight railways, airports and Foreign Trade Zones than any other state, it’s no surprise that Texas has led the nation in exports for the last two decades.

Texas offers international companies approximately 32 ports of entry and 35 Foreign Trade Zones. And the state’s transportation network continues to get stronger. The state of Texas continues to invest in its infrastructure, including a 10-year, $148 billion commitment to new state transportation projects.

Air

There are more than 380 airports throughout Texas, including six heliports, 26 commercial airports and two intermodal facilities. Texas is home to six of the busiest airports in the country, the corporate headquarters for two international airlines and a major hub for a third.

Land

Texas has more than 314,600 miles of public roads and 10,500 miles of freight rail, more than any other state. Texas is also home to the #1 international trade port in the U.S.—the Port of Laredo.

Sea

With 23 seaports, including 12 deepwater ports, Texas is built for global trade. The Port of Houston leads the nation in waterborne foreign trade, allowing the Lone Star State to continue leading the nation in shipment value.

Infrastructure Reports & Publications

  • Snapshot: Trade & FDI (2023)
  • Map: Foreign Trade Zones in Texas (2024) 
  • Map: U.S. Ports of Entry in Texas (2024)
  • Map: Seaports in Texas (2025)
  • Map: Statewide Railway (TxDOT, 2023)
  • Directory: U.S. Ports of Entry in Texas
  • Directory: Texas Foreign Trade Zones
  • Texas Port Profiles (TxDOT Maritime Division, 2025)
  • Texas Maritime System Overview (TxDOT, 2024)
 
Texas Economic Development Guide

Texas has won the prestigious Site Selection Governor's Cup for a record 13 years in a row. This guide shows you how Texas consistently lands more corporate facility investment projects than any other state in the U.S. View the Guide

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