Texas Tech Boom: 5 Game-Changing Moves Driving Innovation and Growth.

Texas is on fire—and not just from the summer heat. The state is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive ecosystems for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation in the U.S. Business-friendly policies, favorable tax structures, a rapidly growing workforce, and substantial public-private investments are fueling a surge in economic activity, especially in the tech and IT sectors.

At Mevia Consulting, we keep our finger on the pulse of high-impact developments, helping clients pivot strategically, scale responsibly, and seize market opportunities. Below are five key stories that show why the future of tech is being built in Texas—along with direct links for professionals looking to join the movement.

1. SpaceX’s $280 Million Semiconductor Site in Bastrop County

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making waves again—this time on land. The company is expanding its Bastrop County operations with a $280 million investment into a semiconductor R&D and advanced packaging facility, backed by a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund.

This expansion will add over 400 high-skilled jobs, contributing to U.S. independence in chip manufacturing. The facility is expected to become North America’s largest printed circuit board (PCB) and panel-level packaging center—crucial for the Starlink satellite project and beyond.

👉 Now hiring: Engineers, supply chain analysts, electronics technicians, logistics support.

🔗 Apply here: SpaceX Careers – Bastrop, TX

2. Nasdaq Chooses Dallas for Second U.S. Headquarters

Nasdaq, one of the world’s leading financial services and technology companies, is establishing its first-ever U.S. regional headquarters outside New York—and it’s landing in Dallas. This move will include tech, finance, operations, and fintech infrastructure teams, especially in anti-financial crime technology.

The Dallas office is expected to become a hub for software engineering, regulatory technology (RegTech), and cybersecurity, reflecting the region’s expanding role in fintech and compliance innovation.

👉 Now hiring: Software developers, compliance analysts, IT project managers, and fintech strategists.

🔗 Apply here: Nasdaq Careers – Dallas Opportunities

3. T1 Energy’s $850 Million Solar Manufacturing Plant in Rockdale

Austin-based T1 Energy is making a massive leap toward clean tech manufacturing with an $850 million investment in a new solar cell and battery storage manufacturing facility in Rockdale, Texas. The facility will produce up to 5 gigawatts of solar cells per year, putting Texas on the map for domestic solar production.

More than 1,800 new jobs are expected in roles ranging from engineering to manufacturing operations, logistics, quality control, and green energy R&D. This will accelerate the state’s energy transition and create long-term economic development in rural Texas.

👉 Now hiring soon: Production managers, electrical engineers, automation specialists, technicians, logistics coordinators.

🔗 Apply via parent company (Erthos): Erthos Careers – Check for T1 Energy Roles

4. Texas as HQ Haven: The Corporate Migration Continues

Texas has emerged as a top destination for companies relocating their headquarters. Recent examples include Tesla, Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Charles Schwab—each finding value in Texas’ cost efficiency, workforce access, and pro-business legislation.

This trend is leading to the rise of new business infrastructure, including the proposed Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in Dallas, which could provide a serious alternative to Wall Street’s traditional monopoly.

The result? Thousands of new roles in IT, finance, HR, customer experience, engineering, and data science across relocated companies and their vendor networks.

👉 Explore real-time Texas HQ jobs:

🔗 Built In Austin – Tech Roles

🔗 TechCareers – Statewide Listings

🔗 Indeed – HQ Relocation Roles

5. H-E-B’s Tech-Driven Retail Expansion in North Texas

While H-E-B is known for groceries, it’s also a retail tech powerhouse. Since 2022, the San Antonio-based grocer has opened 12 stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has 9 more on the way. Behind the scenes is a tech-savvy logistics and supply chain engine, along with innovations in e-commerce, customer analytics, and in-store automation.

H-E-B’s corporate operations are heavily driven by tech—ranging from AI-driven forecasting systems to data platforms for customer experience optimization.

👉 Now hiring: Software engineers, supply chain specialists, data analysts, and in-store automation leads.

🔗 H-E-B Careers – DFW Tech & Store Operations

Texas is not only attracting some of the brightest minds in tech—it’s giving them a platform to build the future. Whether you’re in semiconductors, clean energy, fintech, logistics, or enterprise software, the Lone Star State is now a strategic landing zone.

At Mevia Consulting, we help growth-focused companies and professionals align their talent, systems, and infrastructure with the future of business. If you’re considering an expansion to Texas or want to tap into this momentum through smarter operations, recruitment strategies, or market analysis—we’re here to guide you.

Visit us at MeviaConsulting.com or email us at contact@meviaconsulting.com to explore how your business can grow with Texas.