Texas has scored another semiconductor victory as Texas Instruments officially opened its massive new fabrication facility in Sherman, marking one of the largest manufacturing investments in state history.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott joined Texas Instruments executives to celebrate the $40 billion facility that promises to produce millions of semiconductor chips daily while creating thousands of jobs for the region. The Sherman facility represents the first phase of what could become a transformative manufacturing hub in North Texas.
“Semiconductors are essential to building the space and artificial intelligence infrastructure that will define our future,” Abbott remarked during the ceremony. “Today’s announcement by Texas Instruments helps Texas to expand our No. 1 ranking and helps lead the semiconductor manufacturing boom we have here in Texas.”
Record-Breaking Investment
The Sherman mega-site represents just part of TI’s broader strategy. The company has announced plans to invest more than $60 billion across seven semiconductor fabrication facilities in Texas and Utah — making it the largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. history.
What makes this facility particularly remarkable? The Sherman campus itself could eventually house four separate fabrication plants (dubbed SM1, SM2, SM3, and SM4), with the first now operational just three and a half years after breaking ground in May 2022.
The facility utilizes advanced 300mm wafer technology to manufacture analog and embedded processing chips critical for everything from medical devices to smartphones and automotive systems. TI executives say the facility will produce tens of millions of chips daily when at full capacity.
“Paving the way for safer and more connected vehicles, and making the electronics we depend on every day — from the medical devices monitoring your health to the smartphones in your pocket — smarter, more efficient, and more reliable,” Abbott stated. “Texas Instruments has made a Texas-sized investment, adding billions of dollars in investment, as well as thousands more employees.”
Jobs and Economic Impact
The economic implications stretch far beyond the physical facility. TI estimates its overall investment will support more than 60,000 jobs throughout construction and operations. The Sherman site alone is expected to create approximately 3,000 direct jobs while spurring additional economic activity throughout the region.
Mohammad Yunus, TI’s senior vice president of technology and manufacturing, emphasized the company’s strategic approach: “We understand the need for innovation and manufacturing to go hand-in-hand,” he explained. “Our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, coupled with our deep expertise in engineering foundational semiconductors, serves our customers well for the long term.”
The timing couldn’t be more significant. With global semiconductor supply chains under intense scrutiny following recent disruptions, domestic manufacturing capacity has become a national priority. TI’s Sherman facility represents a major step toward strengthening America’s position in chip production.
A Broader Semiconductor Boom
Texas has emerged as a clear leader in the nationwide push to reshore semiconductor manufacturing. Governor Abbott participated in the formal ribbon-cutting, highlighting the strategic importance of the facility to both the state and national technology landscape, according to his office.
The facility’s rapid completion — operational in just three and a half years — also demonstrates the accelerated timeline under which American semiconductor manufacturers are now working to meet growing demand. The Sherman site is specifically designed to produce the analog chips that form the backbone of modern electronics.
These aren’t the flashy processors that power the latest smartphones, but rather the foundational components that regulate power, convert signals, and enable countless electronic functions across industries. TI has positioned itself to manufacture billions of these essential components at its U.S. facilities.
For Sherman, a city of roughly 45,000 residents about 65 miles north of Dallas, the economic transformation could be profound. The influx of high-tech manufacturing jobs and supporting businesses represents a generational opportunity for the region.
As chips begin flowing from the facility’s production lines, TI’s massive bet on American manufacturing marks not just a company milestone, but a significant marker in the nation’s renewed focus on domestic semiconductor production — with Texas firmly at the center of the action.
