Top Texas Touts: Infrastructure

Texas is the gateway to global trade for the nation by air, land, and sea.
Texas is home to 23 seaports, including 12 deep-water ports.
The Port of Laredo is the No. 1 port in the nation.
The largest Gulf Coast container port, the Port of Houston, is the top U.S. port for waterborne tonnage.
Texas ports move more cargo than any other state.
Texas is investing $240 million in port infrastructure and connectivity projects.
Texas seaports support more than 2.5 million jobs.
Texas is home to 35 foreign trade zones, more than any other state.
Texas has the most miles of public roadways, state highways, and freight railways.
Texas has the most airports as well as two international airline headquarters and a major hub for a third.
Texas is making a 10-year $146 billion commitment to new state roadway projects.
Texas is investing $10 billion in the Texas Energy Fund, $20 billion in water infrastructure, and $1.5 billion for broadband infrastructure funding.
With lower energy and land costs and fewer land-use restrictions, Texas offers operating cost advantages for businesses and a more affordable cost of living for employees.

As of October 31, 2025