TX: Target Industry Sectors
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office Target Industry Clusters Skip to main content Target Industry Sectors Advanced Manufacturing The Advanced Manufacturing sector includes businesses and industries that use innovative technologies and processes to create products of all kinds. The sector encompasses a broad range of manufacturing activities and outputs and is unified by the incorporation of automation, sensing, and other cutting-edge technologies in production. Within the Advanced Manufacturing sector, the state has identified four target clusters: Aerospace Vehicles, Aircraft and Defense; Automotive; Computers, Electronics and Semiconductors ; and Production Technology and Heavy Machinery. Texas is a state of doers and makers, and this spirit is reflected in the strength of its Advanced Manufacturing sector. Fueled by its access to domestic and global markets, business-friendly climate and world-class education programs, Texas is poised to design and build the products of the future. Energy Evolution The Energy Evolution sector is centered on the production and transmission of energy of all kinds, including oil, gas and renewables. The sector composition reflects Texas’ all-of-the-above energy strategy and positions the state to maintain its role as a global energy leader for generations to come. Within the Energy Evolution sector, the state has identified three target clusters: Electric Power Generation and Transmission; Oil and Gas Extraction, Production and Transportation; and Renewables. Texas’ Energy Evolution sector powers the state, the country and the world. Texas is the leading producer of oil, gas, wind and utility-scale solar energy in the U.S. and home to large energy companies and innovative startups alike. Texas is internationally recognized for its strength in energy, and the sector will continue to be a cornerstone of our economy in the coming decades. Food and Livestock Products The Food and Livestock Products sector is focused on creating a wide variety of high-quality food products ranging from beef and poultry to tortillas and snack foods. The sector is critical to the food supply in Texas and beyond and is linked to a number of other target sectors, including the Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences and Biotechnology sectors. Within the Food and Livestock Products sector, the state has identified two target clusters: Food Processing and Livestock Processing. With large tracts of affordable land well-suited to food manufacturing and livestock processing, Texas is a promising destination for food companies looking to grow and expand. Sector leaders and innovators come to Texas to design and produce some of the best food products our country has to offer. Hospitality, Tourism and Culture The Hospitality, Tourism and Culture sector is focused on the provision of services and experiences to entertain and accommodate Texans and visitors alike. This sector
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