This makes integration of raw fiber material, labor and market adaptable. Texas offers a new region with aggressive people, willing workers, and a growing diversified economy. A new location allows industry to take advantage of the latest technology and new facilities. The regional cost structure is favorable. The state has an excellent infrastructure of highways, rail facilities and good ports.
Ample water is available in many regions.
A wide selection of fiber properties are produced for many end-use products. Texas has a mild climate that reduces construction costs, operating costs, and rarely causes delays in plant operations. The favorable weather lowers the costs of living. The state has strong research and technical services from the various state universities, state agencies and the private sector. Efforts are underway towards greater industrial diversification with emphasis on the processing of raw and semi-finished commodities into a finished product.