About TexasOneSM
TexasOneSM is the major source of economic development marketing funds for the State of Texas. Through its fundraising efforts and member participation, TexasOneSM has directly enabled strategic economic development outreach at the state level through the marketing campaign "Texas Wide Open for Business".. Dollars raised by TexasOneSM are used to fund special events, outreach programs, and other exciting and highly visible marketing and communications programs. These programs are directed at a targeted audience of corporate decision makers and site selectors.
The unique marketing approach made possible by TexasOneSM has championed Texas as the premier location for business expansion and relocation and created a surge of national and international awareness of Texas as the top state for business.
Our members represent a broad range of organizations, including Texas-based Fortune 500 companies, privately-held enterprises, and city chamber and community-based economic development councils. They represent all corners of the state, from the major cities to more rural communities, and share a common vision of growth for their communities and for Texas. Texas' economic development and marketing successes are a direct result of the financial contributions, collaborative input and innovative vision of TexasOneSM members. Together, we have created a successful public-private partnership.
History
In 1987, the Texas Legislature established the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). In 1991, the TEDC was incorporated as a nonprofit and granted federal 501(c) (3) status.
On September 1, 2003, the Texas Department of Economic Development, was merged into the Governor's Office, along with the TEDC, and was renamed the Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism Division (EDT).
On September 23, 2003, Governor Rick Perry launched the TexasOneSM program as a part of TEDC, managed by a statewide seven member governor-appointed board of directors.
In 2004, Gov. Perry established the Governor's Economic Development Partnership Council, comprised of the TexasOneSM board of directors and Tier One members, with the mission to help promote business relocation and/or expansion to Texas.
TexasOneSM Board of Directors
David Cabrales, Board President
Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell
Dallas, Texas
Scott Johnson, Board Secretary/Treasurer
Partner, Ascendant Solutions, Inc. & City Council
Frisco, Texas
Kerry Hall, Finance Committee Chair
President, Texas Capital Bank – Austin Region
Austin, Texas
Macedonio 'Massey' Villarreal, Board Member
CEO, Precision Task Group
Sugar Land, Texas
Paul Foster, Board Member
President & CEO, Western Refining Company
El Paso, Texas
Marc Farmer, Board Member
Business Recruitment Director, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Lubbock, Texas
Mario 'Omar' Garcia, Board Member
Vice President, San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
San Antonio, Texas
Ex-Officio Members
Aaron Demerson
Executive Director
Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism
Kathy Walt
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
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