Home to urban, rural, industrial, and coastal,
Galveston County is far more than just a beach.
Education
Home to Houston's #1 and #5 school districts
Bioscience
World class medical care, research and education
Business Friendly
The most pro business county in Greater Houston
Galveston County includes the cities of Bayou Vista, Clear Lake Shores, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, Hitchcock, Jamaica Beach, Kemah, La Marque, League City, Santa Fe, Texas City, and Tiki Island.
Target Industry Sectors
Aerospace
Biomedical
Corporate HQs
Downstream Oil & Gas
FDI
Maritime
Metalworking
Plastics
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2018 County Fast Facts
Most recent update on the economic state of the county in Excel format.
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News
Greater Houston's Economy Larger Than 183 Countries
If Greater Houston were a country, they'd be the 28th largest by economy in the world. As of 2017, the most recent data available, Greater Houston's GDP was $490.1 billion,… Blog
Carnival Cruise Line Bringing Fourth Ship to Galveston
Carnival's local business will expand by 33 percent and increase its number of guests departing from Galveston to about 900,000 per year. Everything is bigger in Texas – including Carnival… Press Release
Port of Galveston Going Green
Port of Galveston joins Green Marine certification program The Port of Galveston is going green with a number of environmental initiatives, including membership in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental… Press Release Regional News
Man-Made Lagoon Growing Quickly in Galveston County
The largest man-made lagoon in Texas is fast taking shape in Texas City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yJgDAeFDY8 The beginnings of a 12-acre, man-made lagoon stretch out across land near Interstate 45, a testament… Regional News
Gulf Coast Workforce Board 2019 Report Card Published
On Thursday, Galveston County’s Department of Economic Development participated in the Gulf Coast Workforce Board - 2019 Report Card Roundtable. This event highlighted how our region’s economic capabilities fared in… Blog
Lago Mar Tax Zone Seeks Extended Deal with County
Twelve years after approving a special tax district to help build a master-planned community in Texas City, Galveston County is considering giving the development more time to reach its full… Regional News
$2M Grant Brings Business Incubator to Galveston
UTMB / GEDP relationships bears fruit for startup ecosystem on Galveston Island Galveston will soon see evidence of a new emerging technology business incubator in the old Customs House building… Regional News
La Marque Seeks Grant to Fund Downtown Improvements
The city is making a bid for a government grant to improve sidewalks and disability access in its downtown district. The city has applied for a $350,000 community development block… Regional News
Judge Henry: "Galveston County Ready to Tackle the Future"
Today, Judge Mark Henry addressed the members of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership at their annual State of the Counties event. According to Judge Henry, "Galveston County stands poised… Blog
Galveston County Startups Can Grow with NASA's Tech Licensing Program
The NASA Johnson Space Center Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office is ready to make connections and licensing agreements work for you. Let's say you're a [Galveston County or] Houston startup… Regional News