{"id":203588,"date":"2026-03-13T21:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T21:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/203588\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T21:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T21:19:28","slug":"governor-abbott-highlights-texas-tech-leadership-at-sxsw-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/203588\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Abbott Highlights Texas\u2019 Tech Leadership at SXSW Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Governor<\/a>Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks touting Texas\u2019 economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a\u00a0South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor\u2019s Mansion. Photo: Office of the Governor<\/p>\n

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AUSTIN \u2014\u00a0Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks touting Texas\u2019 economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a\u00a0South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor\u2019s Mansion. For 40 years, SXSW has drawn cutting-edge innovators, tech leaders, and global creators worldwide to Austin, Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo: Office of The Governor<\/p>\n

\u201cTexas ranks No. 1 for technology, innovation, and semiconductors,\u201d said Governor Abbott. \u201cThis is because of the policies that we have passed prioritizing, our large and small businesses. This may be your first visit for some of you, but for most of you it is the place you call home. We are proud to have you here and proud to have you at South by Southwest.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Photo: Office of The Governor<\/p>\n

The SXSW Cocktail Reception & Tech Innovation Dinner is held each year at the Governor\u2019s Mansion. This event is hosted by the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, the Texas Economic Development Corporation \u2014 and for the first time ever \u2014 SXSW.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Advertisement –\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>SXSW has drawn cutting-edge innovators, tech leaders, and global creators worldwide to Austin, Texas.\u00a0Photo: Office of The Governor<\/p>\n

Joined by business and technology leaders from around the world, Governor Abbott invited attendees to explore, learn, create, network, and enjoy\u00a0all the city and state have to offer. Additionally, the Governor underscored the fact that Texas\u2019 business-friendly climate and common-sense regulatory environment are attracting innovative industry leaders across all sectors, including defense, artificial intelligence, energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing and technology. The Governor also highlighted that through collaborative events like SXSW, sound policy and industry and workforce investments, Texas is cultivating a robust technology and innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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