While most folks are snickering or complaining about the destruction of US federal agencies that occurred in the first 100 days of the current administration, many large corporations began quietly planning their next steps of building new manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
Approximately $850 billion out of the total $8 trillion in corporate commitments to build new manufacturing plants in the U.S. is directly targeted for Texas — including pharmaceutical facilities, semiconductor factories, AI infrastructure, data centers, and advanced logistics hubs.
Texas is at the heart of a generational building boom fueled by what many consider to be major market chaos and disruption is really cloaked as a convergence of economic and policy catalysts. With over $8 trillion in corporate manufacturing commitments reported during the first 100 days and driven by President Trump’s 2025 economic policies – plus billions more flowing through TXDOT’s transportation and infrastructure upgrades – the Lone Star State is already and will continue to experience an unprecedented wave of ground-up development.
From the recent announcement of Eli Lilly’s $5.6 billion pharmaceutical plant in Harris County, Texas to a surge of data centers across Central Texas, these developments are setting the stage for a massive expansion in housing, retail, warehousing, and public infrastructure. And then add in the impact that key TXDOT megaprojects like the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and the I-35 Capital Express in Austin, and you get a statewide map of catalytic investments that will require permits!
PermitUsNow is uniquely positioned to lead during this boom. As a trusted permitting partner to major brands like H-E-B, United Airlines, Harris Health, and CVS, our expertise in fast-tracking complex approvals allows developers and architects to move with certainty. Texas is building the next America—and permitting is the front door to kick off construction on schedule.
Top 5 Permitting Tips for Developers and Architects:
- Begin permitting strategy during the site acquisition phase.
- Align early with local permitting centers (especially in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio).
- Use TDLR accessibility registration timelines to drive permit sequencing.
- Coordinate site infrastructure permitting with TXDOT and private utilities.
- Build a permitting timeline strategy into your overall development schedule.
In Conclusion
We know that permitting can be challenging for many, and PermitUsNow is here to help architects, contractors, and project owners save time, money, and to punt the stress in permitting your capital projects.
Texas is primed for an economic and infrastructure revolution, and permits are your key to success. With over $850 billion of the $8 trillion committed to Texas-based projects, the window of opportunity is now. Be early, be informed, and be ready to act. And when in doubt, contact the experts in permitting – visit permitusnow.com/quote/ to request a quote, or call 1-844-PERMIT-4. to speak with a permitting consultant.