The @TexasFilmComm has recently announced Dallas and Buda as host cities for the next Digital Media Friendly Texas Workshops. As a required step for certification, we encourage all communities interested in pursuing a Digital Media Friendly designation to attend one of these
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The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office works to assist businesses with job creation, expansion, investment and export opportunities.
- Texas is ready to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! ⚽️🌎 We are proud to host more games across Dallas and Houston than any other state in the U.S. We invite you to come for the games…and stay for Texas! gov.texas.gov/business/page/…
00:00 - Congratulations to the City of Athens on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community! Athens is now a Music Friendly Texas and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. Read more: bit.ly/4ew6q6l
- Check out the June edition of the #TexasBusinessBulletin >> lnks.gd/3/3VMbJth Get the latest on economic development in Texas and our office’s resources including: ➡️ Spotlight: Texas Biotech Success Story ➡️ New Publications ➡️ Upcoming & Recent Events ➡️ Project
- Congratulations to the @CityOfMidland on being designated as a Music Friendly Texas and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community! Simultaneously completing both multi-step certification processes, Midland is promoting the growth of the music and tourism industries to spur
- #SemiconductorNews: Soulbrain has been awarded a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for their new manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters in Taylor! The facility is expected to create 20 high-skilled jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment. More here:
- The 2026 Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summits are well underway! Last week our team was in Tyler for the latest event and will head to Laredo next week. These events are a great one-stop-shop for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to network and connect with subject
- Registration is now open for the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit — Nacogdoches! Mark your calendars or register early at gov.texas.gov/events. Stay tuned to our event webpage or follow along on social as more event details become available.
- Today, @DavieDefense broke ground on the new $1 billion modernization of Gulf Copper Shipyards' Coast Guard icebreaker production facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, further positioning Texas as a hub for advanced defense manufacturing. More here: bit.ly/4udfzW1
- Congratulations to the @CityofMcAllen on being designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community! McAllen is now a Music Friendly Texas and Film Friendly Texas Certified Community. Read more: bit.ly/4fgpTsH
- Congrats to the City of Rockport on being designated by the @TexasFilmComm as the fifth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community — a reflection of the region’s growing role in Texas’ creative economy! More here: bit.ly/4dNp5ZM
- Hey, Laredo! We have an exceptional line up of speakers coming your way for the Governor’s #SmallBusiness Summit — Laredo. Gain important insights for smart financing and workforce strategies, cybersecurity for small business and so much more. Register today at
- Registration is now open for the Governor’s #SmallBusinessSummit — Pflugerville! Mark your calendars or register early at gov.texas.gov/events. Stay tuned to our event webpage or follow along on social as more event details become available.





















