Technology
Governor Greg Abbott Awards $120M in Texas Semiconductor Innovation Grants
State awards matching research and fabrication grants to advanced microchip manufacturing facilities in Austin and Dallas.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 9, 2026 1 min read TX, US
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AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced the latest grant distributions from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, supporting cleanroom construction and wafer fabrication research at state university research parks.
Cementing America's Tech Capital
The funding aligns with major private semiconductor investments across the Texas Silicon Hills.
"Texas is the undisputed semiconductor capital of the United States," Abbott said. "These grants ensure that the microchips powering tomorrow's aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors are made right here in Texas."
Academic Partnerships
The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University will expand specialized cleanroom engineering degrees.
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