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Giant $16.8B Terafab chip factory coming to Texas
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk BY MATEO ROSILES USA Today Network , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total investment for the project is substantial, valued at $16.
A major investment is coming to Texas, with a new semiconductor manufacturing facility planned. The project, called Terafab, is a joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla. The facility will be located in a county northwest of Houston.
8 billion. Further details about the Terafab project can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, including more information about the facility and its impact on the state.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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