{"id":396763,"date":"2026-08-03T21:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/396763\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:18:14","slug":"texas-economic-development-office-marks-world-cup-success-and-relocates-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/396763\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Economic Development Office Marks World Cup Success and Relocates Headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adriana-Cruz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adriana-Cruz.jpg\" alt=\"Executive Director Adriana Cruz. Image source: X\" class=\"wp-image-213047\"  \/><\/a>Executive Director Adriana Cruz. Image source: X<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62b71d8b27ddfc708460ca8dc1aadafb wp-block-paragraph\">Texas Border Business<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas Border Business\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AUSTIN, Texas \u2014\u00a0The Texas Economic Development &amp; Tourism Office is thanking partners across the state for their role in hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 while announcing the agency\u2019s relocation to a new headquarters in Austin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message to Texas economic development and tourism stakeholders, Executive Director Adriana Cruz said the tournament delivered lasting benefits for the state and praised organizations that helped host visitors during the international event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFirst, we\u2019d like to take a moment to thank all of our partners across the state who helped make the FIFA World Cup 2026 such an overwhelming success,\u201d Cruz said. \u201cYour hospitality showcased the best of Texas, and we are thrilled to see the positive impact that the games have had, and will continue to have, on our state for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruz also noted the office\u2019s participation in the Great American State Fair during the July 4 holiday in Washington, D.C., which commemorated the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and recognized Texas\u2019 role in American history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Cruz, the Texas pavilion was organized by the Travel Texas team and featured the state\u2019s culture, history, music and innovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bulletin also announced that the Texas Economic Development &amp; Tourism Office has relocated after more than 20 years at its previous location at 221 E. 11th St. The move comes as a new office building for the Governor\u2019s Office is planned next to the Texas State Capitol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe look forward to welcoming you to our new office home,\u201d Cruz said, adding that the agency\u2019s phone numbers, email addresses and post office box will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The office\u2019s new physical address is 400 W. 15th Street, 12th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruz encouraged stakeholders to continue following the Texas Economic Development &amp; Tourism Office through its website, social media channels and staff directory for updates on economic development resources, project announcements, job opportunities, events and other initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Executive Director Adriana Cruz. 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