Texas Instruments is making history with a $60 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The plan includes building and expanding seven fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, with Sherman, Texas alone receiving four fabs. This bold move aims to reinforce America’s tech independence and ease the global chip shortage that’s impacted industries from automotive to AI.
The initiative is expected to generate 60,000 jobs and drive local economies. Construction is already underway for two of the Sherman plants, while two more are in the planning phase. Richardson, Texas, and Lehi, Utah will also see major development. This scale of investment is unmatched in the U.S. chip sector and signals long-term commitment.
Texas Instruments isn’t doing this in isolation. Key industry players like Apple, NVIDIA, Ford, and SpaceX have shown strong interest, as these fabs will produce the foundational analog and embedded chips they heavily rely on. These aren’t cutting-edge 2nm processors, but vital workhorse chips for energy, medical, automotive, and aerospace applications.
The move aligns with political efforts to secure semiconductor supply chains. The CHIPS Act, along with bipartisan support and Trump-era incentives, plays a key role in enabling this mega-project. For Texas Instruments, it’s more than business—it’s about reshaping America’s manufacturing backbone and gaining a strategic edge in the global chip race.
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