The Texas Stock Exchange is starting to take shape. On Monday, the exchange announced its leadership team outside the Governor's Mansion in Austin. Gov. Greg Abbott said the exchange will only trade stocks of Texas-based companies, which include powerhouses such as Exxon Mobil, Dell, Chevron, and Tesla.
“Texas has become the home of capital in the United States,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, our great state is staking claim as a home of capital markets with the addition of the Texas Stock Exchange. This is another step that expands our financial might in the United States and cements our economic power on the global stage. The Texas Stock Exchange will ensure that businesses have access to capital and that market participants have more choices. Texas is the modern embodiment of the American Dream, where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, and the Texas Stock Exchange will ensure even more businesses have that opportunity.”
Former Gov. Rick Perry was named one of the 22 members of the leadership team. The state stock exchange has adopted the nickname of Y'all Street. The Dallas-based exchange is expected to begin trading in early 2026.