Where Business Moves First
The Texas First Regional Development Corporation sits at the heart of a logistics-rich corridor connecting Dallas–Fort Worth, TX to Shreveport, LA and beyond. From this central location, companies can reach over 30 million people within a day’s drive. This region has direct access to interstate highways, Class I rail, regional air service, inland ports, and deep-water ports within a day's drive in addition to a skilled, affordable workforce. When speed, proximity, and scale matter, this region puts business in motion.
Regional Connectivity Map
For the railways layer above, orange represents a main line, while yellow represents a branch line.
Strategically located in East Texas with multimodal access to national and global markets.
Proximity Without the Price Tag
The Texas First Regional Development Corporation communities offer the reach of major metros without the congestion, permitting delays, or inflated costs. Companies benefit from fast-track development options, business-friendly local governments, and deep regional collaboration.
- Located between Dallas–Fort Worth, TX and Shreveport/Bossier, LA
- Direct access to two interstates, two Class I rail lines, and multiple airports
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) access and Opportunity Zones in multiple communities
- Utility capacity with short lead times for connections
A Workforce Ready to Go
The region draws from a civilian labor force of more than 658,000 people across East Texas and neighboring Louisiana. Strong training partnerships and a lower cost of living — about 6.8% below the U.S. average — make workforce attraction and retention easier.
- Labor force size: 658,000+
- Average commute time: 22 minutes
- Median age: 37
- Key regional employers: Manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, and technology
- Customized training: Available through community colleges and workforce boards
Sites That Make Sense
From shovel-ready industrial parks to rail-served industrial sites, the Texas First Regional Development Corporation communities are prepared for projects of any scale.
- Site availability across 7 communities
- Rail-served and utility-ready sites
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