Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation for expanding its semiconductor research, development, and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop. The project is expected to create over 400 jobs and involve more than $280 million in capital investment. Space Exploration Technologies Corporation plans to add one million square feet to its infrastructure to support the production of Starlink kits, which provide global broadband access, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
"Texas connects the nation and the world with the most advanced technologies manufactured right here in our great state," Governor Greg Abbott said regarding Space Exploration Technologies Corporation's new facility in Bastrop. The site is expected to become North America's largest of its kind, producing Starlink components, printed circuit boards, and advanced panel level packaging. SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell noted the project's economic impact and the company's ongoing operations in Texas, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Senator Charles Schwertner and Representative Stan Gerdes spoke about Texas' semiconductor industry efforts, mentioning its role in technology, workforce growth, and manufacturing. The 2023 Texas CHIPS Act and the Texas CHIPS Office were established to support the state's semiconductor production and related economic and educational development, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
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