Governor Greg Abbott attends groundbreaking at Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
The institute brings together research, workforce development, and public-private partnerships to secure America’s leadership in semiconductors.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Gov. Greg Abbott joined other local leaders to break ground on the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute.
“Texas and America must be microchip independent,” Abbott said. “We must ensure we lead the way forward. This groundbreaking is a giant step toward achieving that independence. Texas A&M is accelerating in innovation, and cementing Texas’ position as the global leader for semiconductors.”
The institute will be located at the RELLIS campus.
The governor touted Texas’ connection to the microchip, highlighting the state’s ranking No. 1 in semiconductor exports. Read the full story and watch the ceremony.