Texas Border Project
By Glen Hammer, President and CEO of the Texas Business Association
Texas is leading, and the country is paying attention. For the third year in a row, Business facilities I named it Texas The best business environment In America. To expand success based on this momentum, our business should embrace all transformational innovations than 21stIncludes Century Marketplace offers Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Recent economic research published by Tab It demonstrated the immeasurable potential of new technologies, particularly AI, that serve as a multiplier of the power of economic production in Texas' fast-growing communities. This study – Prestige Economics project, which will generate more than $360 billion in real gross product (GDP) in Colin County alone by 2050, is almost triple the size of GDP in 2024 and Nee Missouri's 2024 GDP. This extraordinary growth drives a strong combination of Colin County, which contributes 10% of Texas' total economic output and 7% of its workforce, driving population growth, advanced talent and a strong combination of Texas' competitiveness on the national stage.
This new study confirms what we are already seeing. Texas is not just about technology races. The pace is set. In fact, the number of technology workers is expected to rise by 7% until 2050, with the true economic impact of the sector forecast to rise by 361%. Technology will drive growth in any industry, and it is important for Texas businesses (especially small and medium-sized businesses) to ensure that they have the tools to leverage AI, expand efficiently, and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving global economy.
new Research data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas this week It strengthens its important importance amid growing role for AI in Texas businesses and growing uncertainty surrounding the impact of tariffs. The report shows that Texas companies using AI have increased from 20% in April 2024 to 36% in May 2025. Adoption of AI has become a strategic need to ease costs, streamline operations and stay competitive in today's business environment.
The Dallas FED survey response shows an increase in AI use among businesses in Texas over the past year. The adoption of generator AI is widely defined as a form of AI that autonomously generates new content, and is particularly prominent. By comparison, traditional AI is explicitly programmed to perform specific tasks. In May, 59.1% of respondents to the Texas Business Outlook Survey (TBOS) reported using generation or traditional AI, a point jump of nearly 21% from 38.3% in April 2024.
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, July 17, 2025
Recently, me Joined Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Google Host free “Create AI for you” Workshop – For our first interactive event, we sent a home packed with over 50 local small business leaders to the rapidly growing North Texas community. The message was clear. AI is a tool for empowerment, allowing startups and entrepreneurs to expand, streamline operations and increase competitiveness.
As Mayor Richardson Amir Omar Confirmed during the workshop: “AI is a way to start looking at boundaries as small businesses.”
Coming soon after a groundbreaking policy for innovation – HB 149written by Senator Giovanni Caprione and recently signed the law by Gov. Greg Abbott. This workshop could not have been more timely. The law ensures that Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act is at the forefront of responsible, innovative AI adoption that strengthens Texas' empowering businesses to protect their citizens while empowering businesses to not be hampered.
the Sound, Pro Business Policy This creates such opportunities, and thankfully Texas lawmakers have cultivated this environment through a combination of education, workforce development and investment in energy infrastructure.
As Dallas Morning News Reported this weekall of these factors are active in the explosive growth seen in Colin County. This serves as a microcosm of Texas' other booming communities.
The lonely star nation has already benefited from a strong workforce and a growth trajectory that made the national economy a vy hope for other states around the country.
However, in the case of Colin County, a wealth of skilled workers combined with the influx of people, capital and technology are all projected to amplify the boom effect, the organization added.
Technology is a force multiplier for growth in the region, exemplified primarily by the explosive growth in data centers in North Texas.
The state's funding, along with a more stringent curriculum provided by local universities and universities, helps Colin County and its neighbors create the workforce they will need in the future.
“We talk to employers across Texas, and it's not just in Northern Texas. Building these data centers is needed for a lot of electricians, mechanics, to build them because of the explosion of Texas data centers and artificial intelligence activities.” Hammer has been added.
“Today there's a premium for skilled workers.”
Dallas Morning News, July 17, 2025
In addition to the Richardson AI workshop, Tab has partnered with the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “Growing up on Google” Workshop on July 29ththfocusing on helping local businesses increase website visibility and expand their advertising reach through the Google platform. This is another important step to ensure Texas entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve and leveraging the transformational power of AI and digital innovation.
These workshops show that AI is another frontier where Texas is opening up new ground. AI literacy is rapidly becoming a prerequisite in modern business schools. From predictive analytics to automation and intelligent customer engagement, those who use their vast capabilities don't just keep them. They lead rates, drive breakthroughs and shape the future of Texas' thriving business community.
