Overview

• The new office will operate under the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office.
• Governor Abbott signed an Economic Development Statement of Intent with Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs.
• The initiative focuses on key sectors such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and energy resilience.
• Taiwan is Texas' seventh-largest trade partner, with trade amounting to $21.3 billion in 2023.
• The office is expected to foster job creation and economic growth in both regions.