Texas City is a Mecca for business opportunities and growth. Here are a few reasons why.

1. 9^th largest deep water port in U.S.
2. Direct access to two Class 1 railroads
3. Direct access to one interstate and three state highways
4. Within 30 minutes of Hobby Houston and Scholes Field airports
5. Large industrial complex
6. Quality public and private educational institutions including community college
7. Major medical center, VA Clinic and several retirement facilities
8. Regional shopping center and a variety of entertainment opportunities
9. Several new residential and commercial developments in progress
10. Modern infrastructure and public facilities
11. Numerous indoor and outdoor recreational options including miles of birding, hiking and jogging trails and a municipal gun range with skeet shooting
12. Miles of beaches for sailing, fishing, swimming and picnicking
13. State of the art convention and conference center
14. Business friendly and fiscally responsible city government
15. Attractive business incentives including tax abatement, special districts and financing vehicles
16. Foreign Trade Zone
17. Municipal golf course
18. Public natatorium and fitness center
19. Numerous public events and parades and free outdoor concerts and movies
20. Large selection of hotels, motels and restaurants
21. Senior and youth programs and facilities
22. Public transportation
23. Job training and employment opportunities
24. Close to the cities of Houston and Galveston and major league sports
25. Close to several universities and law and medical schools
26. Historical sites, tours and museum
27. HUB Zone
28. Civic clubs including historical associations
29. Low crime rate
30. Low tax rate
31. Broad selection of churches
32. Comprehensive public library
33. New $600 million container terminal that will employ over 1900

For further information on what Texas City has for you, your business or career and your family or for a free Business Today Magazine that describes the latest developments in Texas City , please contact Doug Hoover, Executive Director Management Services at dhoover@texas-city-tx.org or 409-643-5927.

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Last updated:  February 26, 2007