Union Special Privileges vs. Affordability
In addition to helping make the necessities and amenities of life more affordable, Right to Work laws help keep individual and family aggregate state-local tax burdens from spiraling out of control.

Texas is a major hub for major companies, especially due to its Right to Work laws. But now, the state is expecting major investments from large companies such as Amazon, Texas Instruments, and even Lock Joint Tube. Altogether, these companies will create over 5,000 new jobs for the state. So this is exciting news! Read on to learn more.
Amazon is expanding soon in Right to Work Austin, Texas. As a result of this tech hum expansion, they plan to create 2,000 new jobs!
“Our continued investment in Austin is a testament to the amazing talent and amenities that this city has to offer. […] With more than 3,000 jobs already created and more than 1,000 corporate and technology roles currently available, we’re looking forward to continue offering exciting career opportunities to local residents.” […]
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Lock Joint Tube is investing $21 million in order to expand in Right to Work Temple, Texas. This will create 30 new jobs for the area!
“Temple has a business-friendly environment that has enabled Lock Joint Tube to develop a strong foothold in the area with multiple expansions. […] This project is no different. The Temple Economic Development Corporation was the first entity we reached out to for support thanks to the help they’ve provided in the past.” […]
“We are proud to support another Lock Joint Tube expansion in Temple. […] LJT’s presence and growth has helped to strengthen Temple’s manufacturing industry for decades.”
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Texas Instruments is investing $30 billion toward a new location in Right to Work Sherman, Texas. This will also create 3,000 new jobs!
“Our commitment to North Texas spans more than 90 years. This decision is a testament to our strong partnership and investment in the Sherman community. […] TI’s future analog and embedded processing 300-mm fabs at the Sherman site are part of our long-term capacity planning to continue to strengthen our manufacturing and technology competitive advantage and support our customers’ demand in the coming decades.” […]
“For more than 90 years, TI has been a member of the powerful ‘Made in Texas’ brand. We are proud that the company has chosen to continue its legacy of innovation in the Lone Star State. […] In addition to bringing billions of dollars in capital investment and thousands of new jobs to North Texas, this historic investment will keep Texas a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing while also strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain. I thank TI for choosing Sherman as the site for up to four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities as we work together to keep Texas a global hub for innovation in advanced technology and manufacturing.”
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To read the previous update on economic development in Right to Work Texas, click here.
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