Texas Semiconductor & Chip Fab Construction
Sourced from Texas public records (TDLR). Data updated July 24, 2026.
Where are semiconductor fabs being built in Texas?
Texas is a national hub for semiconductor manufacturing, anchored by Samsung in Austin and Taylor, GlobalWafers in Sherman, Texas Instruments, and the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute. Zabalist tracks 125 semiconductor and chip-fab construction filings across 21 counties — a combined $3.3B in estimated value (large fab campuses are registered as many separate building, cleanroom and utility packages). Each project below links to its verified permit record, drawn from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) public filings.
Largest Texas semiconductor & chip fab projects
The largest among the most recently filed projects, updated automatically from TDLR records. Click any entry for its full record.
| Project | Location | Est. value | Status | Est. completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlobalWafers America | Sherman, Grayson County | $1B | Construction complete | Dec 2025 |
| Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute | Bryan, Brazos County | $145M | Registered with TDLR | Jan 2028 |
| SAS Parking Garage | Austin, Travis County | $44M | Design review complete | Feb 2026 |
| SAS 2022 Capital Projects - Stormwater Pond Improvements | Austin, Travis County | $38M | Construction complete | May 2026 |
| Applied Optoelectronics Fab 4 | Pearland, Brazoria County | $36M | Registered with TDLR | Dec 2026 |
| Applied Optoelectronics Fab 2 | Sugar Land, Fort Bend County | $32M | Design review complete | Jul 2026 |
| Samsung Texas Semiconductor Office 1 TI - Cafe Package | Taylor, Williamson County | $32M | Design review complete | Sep 2025 |
| DAT Project | Baytown, Chambers County | $25M | Construction complete | Oct 2025 |
| Samsung Texas Semiconductor Office 1 TI - Workplace | Taylor, Williamson County | $24M | Design review complete | Jun 2025 |
| Samsung Texas Semiconductor Office 1 TI - Fitness & Auditorium | Taylor, Williamson County | $17M | Design review complete | Jun 2025 |
| SAS Yard Canopies | Austin, Travis County | $14M | Design review complete | Aug 2024 |
| SAS FAB1 Waste Tank Expansion | Austin, Travis County | $12M | Design review complete | Dec 2029 |
| CUB1 Boiler Replacement | Austin, Travis County | $10M | Construction complete | Mar 2026 |
| Ferguson Pipe Fab Houston | Houston, Harris County | $10M | Registered with TDLR | Dec 2026 |
| Applied Optoelectronics Fab 3 | Missouri City, Fort Bend County | $9M | Registered with TDLR | Dec 2026 |
Estimated values are construction costs reported on each TDLR filing; large campuses are often registered as many separate building, cleanroom and utility packages.
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Greater Austin
Samsung's Austin (SAS) campus in Travis County, the longstanding center of Texas chipmaking, plus the new Taylor (Williamson) mega-fab.
North Texas
GlobalWafers America in Sherman (Grayson) and Texas Instruments fabs in the Sherman/Richardson corridor.
Brazos Valley
The Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute in Bryan (Brazos), a research-and-prototyping anchor.
Gulf Coast
Applied Optoelectronics photonics fabs in Sugar Land (Fort Bend) and Pearland (Brazoria).
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Why is semiconductor manufacturing growing in Texas?
Federal CHIPS Act funding, an established chipmaking workforce around Austin, and a low-cost, business-friendly environment have made Texas one of the largest semiconductor build-outs in the country. The footprint is visible in the permit record — Zabalist tracks 125 semiconductor and fab construction filings totaling roughly $3.3B, from GlobalWafers in Sherman to the Samsung campuses around Austin.
These figures are derived from construction filings registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. See our data sources for methodology and provenance.
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Texas semiconductor construction — FAQ
Where are semiconductor fabs being built in Texas?
The biggest Texas semiconductor sites are Samsung in Austin (Travis County) and Taylor (Williamson County), GlobalWafers America in Sherman (Grayson County), Texas Instruments in the Sherman/Richardson area, and the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute in Bryan.
How many semiconductor projects are tracked in Texas?
Zabalist tracks 125 semiconductor and chip-fab construction filings across 21 Texas counties, totaling roughly $3.3B. Large fab campuses are registered as many separate building, cleanroom and utility packages, so the project count reflects individual filings rather than whole campuses.
What is the largest semiconductor construction project in Texas?
Among individual TDLR filings, GlobalWafers America in Sherman (~$1 billion) and the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute in Bryan (~$145 million) are among the largest, alongside numerous Samsung Austin (SAS) building packages.
How can I find semiconductor construction projects to bid on in Texas?
Each project on Zabalist links to its full permit record with the owner, location and timeline. Mechanical, electrical, concrete and plumbing subcontractors can use the verified contractor directory and the active Texas bids feed to identify fab work before it ramps up.
Is Texas semiconductor construction data public record?
Yes. Commercial construction in Texas, including semiconductor facilities, is registered with the Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for accessibility review, creating a public record. Zabalist aggregates these filings and does not publish confidential process or proprietary information.