Terafab is a planned vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication facility being developed by SpaceX in Grimes County, Texas. The facility is intended to support large-scale production of advanced semiconductor technologies.
Terafab
Terafab
A Transformational Investment in the Greater Brazos Region
What is Terafab?
Terafab is a planned vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication facility being developed by SpaceX in Grimes County.
Semiconductors are the advanced chips that power everything from computers and artificial intelligence to satellites, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and other sophisticated technologies. A vertically integrated fabrication operation brings multiple stages of semiconductor production together within a coordinated manufacturing ecosystem.
Public filings for Terafab describe a four-phase project with the potential for up to approximately $119 billion in combined investment. In August 2026, Governor Greg Abbott officially announced the selection of Grimes County and identified more than $16.8 billion capital investment and 3,000 new jobs associated with the project’s first phase.
The project further strengthens the Greater Brazos region’s position at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, technology, research and innovation.
$16.8+ Billion
Projected investment in the first phase
3,000 New Jobs
Expected as part of the first phase announced by the State of Texas
Up to $119 Billion
Potential investment across the four-phase project described in state incentive filings
100 Million
Square feet under a single roof, making it one of the largest factories in the world
Terafab + College Station
A Major Investment in Our Regional Backyard
College Station is located approximately 20 miles west of the planned Terafab site, positioning the community to play an important role in the project’s broader regional ecosystem.
College Station offers a combination of talent, research capabilities, quality of life, housing, services and business infrastructure that can support the continued growth of the Greater Brazos Region.
As Terafab develops, opportunities may extend beyond the project site itself – from workforce and housing to suppliers, professional services, technology companies and businesses supporting the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
College Station’s Regional Advantages
- Talent & Workforce: Access to Texas A&M University, Blinn College, workforce training resources and a growing regional talent pipeline.
- Research & Innovation: Proximity to one of the nation’s leading research universities and an established network of engineering, technology, commercialization and research resources.
- Business Opportunities: A strategic location for suppliers, professional services, technology companies and other businesses that may support Terafab and the growing advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
- Quality of Life: A growing community offering housing, schools, healthcare, entertainment, restaurants, recreation and other amenities important to attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Terafab Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Terafab be located?
The project is planned near Gibbons Creek Reservoir in Grimes County, approximately 20 miles east of College Station.
Is Terafab located in College Station?
No. The Terafab site is located in Grimes County. However, its proximity to College Station and the broader Bryan-College Station area is expected to create regional opportunities related to workforce, housing, suppliers, services and economic development.
Governor Greg Abbott announced 3,000 new jobs associated with the first phase of the project. Employment opportunities are expected to include positions across engineering, manufacturing, construction, operations, skilled trades and other technical and professional disciplines.
Terafab is planned as a multi-phase development. Construction and hiring are expected to occur over multiple years as individual phases of the project are developed. Specific schedules are subject to change as the project advances.
Where can I apply for a job at Terafab?
Terafab employment opportunities are posted through Tesla. Job seekers should visit the official Tesla careers website for current openings, position requirements and application information. View Terafab Job Opportunities: https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/?site=US&department=terafab
What opportunities could Terafab create for local businesses?
A project of this scale can generate demand across a broad range of industries, potentially including construction, engineering, advanced manufacturing, logistics, professional services, technology, maintenance, hospitality and other business services. Companies interested in locating or expanding in College Station to serve the growing regional economy are encourages to contact the Grow College Station team.
Is the City of College Station involved in the Terafab project?
Terafab itself is located in Grimes County. College Station is part of the broader Greater Brazos regional economy and works with regional partners to support economic growth, workforce development, business attraction and opportunities resulting from major investments throughout the region.