Under the cotton marketing loan program, U.S. mills are assured that the lint price of U.S. cotton will be very competitive with foreign cottons. Growth in natural fiber usage, especially cotton, has the U.S. textile industry operating at a high level of capacity. As a result, the stage is set for further expansion as both domestic use and textile exports are increasing. Currently less than 10 percent of the natural fiber produced is processed in the state. Since Texas has a plentiful supply of labor and raw materials which make up the bulk of costs, it is an attractive region for new plant locations.
Labor costs are competitive and lower than in many other regions.
Texas has a favorable tax structure. Texas has abundant location sites. 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.