Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Brownsville, TX.

Brownsville, Texas is stepping into the spotlight as a driving force within the Rio South Texas Region Binational Autocluster, bringing together multimodal logistics, cross-border connectivity, and visionary leadership from the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC).

Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, across from Matamoros, Brownsville combines global trade infrastructure—three international bridges, international rail service, a Foreign Trade Zone, and a deepwater port—with over 1,000 acres of shovel-ready industrial land. This makes the city a natural gateway for advanced manufacturing investment and cross-border integration.

Brownsville’s leadership extends beyond infrastructure. Through GBIC, the city aligns site development, incentives, and workforce training with the needs of global industries. Tailored programs prepare talent in robotics, automotive assembly, and engineering services, while innovation-driven partnerships—such as ongoing collaboration with SpaceX—add cutting-edge capabilities in aerospace, technology, and clean energy.

The results are clear: Brownsville has been ranked the #2 most cost-effective city in the U.S. for manufacturing operations by Site Selection magazine. This national recognition underscores the city’s unique mix of affordability, industrial strength, and future-focused vision.

As part of the Rio South Texas Region, Brownsville is more than a city—it’s a gateway to transformation, where infrastructure, talent, and innovation converge to drive North America’s next chapter in industrial growth.

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