Aerospace and Aviation

The 78th Legislature created the Office of Aerospace & Aviation within the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism. Our mission is to

Encourage economic development in Texas by fostering the growth and development of aerospace and aviation industries in Texas.

To accomplish this mission, we were given seven specific duties:

1. analyze space-related and aviation-related research currently conducted in this state and may conduct activities designed to further that research;
2. analyze the state's economic position in the aerospace and aviation industries;
3. develop short-term and long-term business strategies as part of an industry-specific strategic plan to promote the retention, development, and expansion of aerospace and aviation industry facilities in the state that is consistent with and complementary of the office strategic plan;
4. make specific recommendations to the legislature and the governor regarding the promotion of those industries;
5. act as a liaison with other state and federal entities with related economic, educational, and defense responsibilities to support the marketing of the state's aerospace and aviation capabilities;
6. provide technical support and expertise to the state and to local spaceport authorities regarding aerospace and aviation business matters; and
7. be responsible for the promotion and development of spaceports in this state.

To assist us in accomplishing these goals, the Office of Aerospace & Aviation has adopted a strategic plan [273KB MSWord]. This plan is the result of collaboration between the Governor's Office and a number of aerospace and aviation companies in Texas who donated their time and resources to its development.

Texas Aerospace Strategic Plan [273KB MSWord]

---

Sign-up to get Texas Aerospace updates by e-mail