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In historic times, signs posting "G.T.T." or "Gone To Texas" hung in windows all across America advertising the flurry of migration to the promise out West. Today, the tradition continues as people gravitate to this great state in pursuit of the undeniably unique spirit that could only belong to Texas.

Economic Development and Tourism markets Texas and promotes the opportunities that anyone can find within our borders. Whether permanently relocating a business or simply planning a weekend get-away, our office serves to showcase Texas and facilitate your arrival. View the Texas: Wide Open For Business brochure.

Business

Governor Rick Perry is committed to keeping Texas at the forefront of emerging markets and industries. Economic development tools including the $295 million Enterprise Fund and Texas Economic Development Bank are already at work creating jobs for Texans.

Market Texas Business ensures that state resources are implemented to encourage new business success. Relocating to Texas means adding competitive advantage: proximity to strategic markets including Mexico, excellent infrastructure, skilled workforce and favorable business climate.

Tourism

Texas is a premier travel destination. Texas, It's Like A Whole Other Country.® is the award-winning domestic marketing campaign that says it all. Mexico and Latin America know the Lone Star State as Texas. De Todo Un Poco. Y Mas.® (Texas. A little of everything. And more.)

Visit TravelTex.com to view Texas web cams, find information on favorite Texas towns, customize a trip, learn about great deals and experience the adventure Texas has to offer. You can also order a FREE Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Accommodations Guide and Texas Official Travel Map, and sign up for the TravelTex E-mail Newsletter.