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In Texas, Everything is Bigger

An economic powerhouse, the Lone Star state’s economy ranks 10th in the world, larger than countries like Australia and Russia. Texas’ economy is as diverse as it is big – each region, county and city has something unique to offer. We provide energy solutions and site location services to several of Texas’ thriving regions through two operating companies, AEP Texas and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO).

AEP Texas delivers energy in South and West Texas, where unprecedented industrial and energy sector growth is fueled by direct access to oil and gas reserves and best-in-class transportation assets, such as ports to connect you to Mexico and beyond.

SWEPCO serves the North Texas and East Texas regions, a mecca for manufacturing, distribution and food processing operations looking for low-cost access to the Dallas-Fort Worth market, and robust interstate infrastructure.

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You’re a Big Deal to Us

We deploy three economic development experts to support your growth in Texas. They have helped companies including Cheniere, Voestalpine, Caterpillar, Steel Dynamics, Dollar General and Ta Chen International locate and expand in Texas, and are standing by to help you.

Bradley Lenz

Senior Manager of Economic and Business Development

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Dale Fowler, CEcD

Manager of Economic and Business Development

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Eric Basinger, CEcD

Manager of Economic and Business Development

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Lay of the Land

AEP Texas delivers energy to over one million customers in the Lone Star State. SWEPCO generates and delivers power to 185,000 customers in the state.

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Key Industries in Texas

Data Centers

Energy & Chemicals

Food & Beverage

Logistics

Metals

Paper & Timber

Boundless Advantages

With no corporate or personal income tax, Texas offers one of the best tax climates in the nation. In North Texas and East Texas, key cities powered by SWEPCO include Kilgore, Longview, Marshall, Mount Pleasant and Texarkana. Key cities served by AEP Texas in South Texas and West Texas include Harlingen, Corpus Christi, Laredo, San Angelo and Victoria. We love Texas. Here are a few reasons why.

Texas’ population is expected to double by 2050 to 54.4 million, according to the Office of the State Demographer.

Texas’ 14-million strong civilian workforce is America’s second biggest.

Texas is the nation’s #1 exporter, shipping $315 billion in 2018 alone.

Texas has no corporate or personal income tax.

There are 16 seaports in Texas, including 11 deep water ports with channels at least 30 feet deep, and 32 foreign trade zones (FTZ) that allow the flow of goods without formal customs entry, import quotas or most other restrictions.

For more, visit the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) webpage.

Power in Texas

AEP has two operating companies serving Texas. We have a constant focus on keeping our power system reliable for our customers.

AEP Texas

  • AEP Texas operates in the deregulated Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) marketplace.
  • AEP Texas is an energy delivery company, providing regulated energy to consumers, regardless of which Retail Electric Provider (REP) they choose. AEP Texas serves approximately one million retail customers in West and South Texas.
  • Advanced metering infrastructure system (AMI) and digital smart meters provide customers with greater reliability, enhanced customer service, and innovative tools for managing their energy use.
  • Energy saving programs provide incentives for the installation of energy-efficient equipment.

SWEPCO

  • SWEPCO operates in the regulated Southwestern Power Pool (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO).
  • Our economic development rider is designed to help new and expanding businesses reduce costs and create more jobs. Eligible companies receive discounts on new electric demand for three years.
  • Energy efficiency programs provide incentives for facilities to reduce peak electric demand and annual energy consumption, resulting in improved building performance and comfort.
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Featured Sites

North Business Park

A detailed site review of this 491-acre site in Longview is readily available. The site has easy access to highways and has multiple utilities onsite. Located on Judson Road (SR 502) with 32 proposed parcels available for commercial uses. The main entrance is less than a mile from N US Hwy 259 and is 10 miles north of Interstate 20. Partial environmental studies have been completed. Infrastructure construction began in April 2009 and was completed in Spring 2010.

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Victoria County Navigation District South

This site has 378 contiguous, developable acres. It is rail-served, has strong electric and natural gas infrast. Located on SR 185 near US 59 in a Foreign Trade Zone and an Enterprise Zone, the property has undergone a Phase I Environmental Study with no limiting factors being noted. Tax abatement is possible.

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