TSMC is reportedly the frontrunner for a second major US chipmaking hub in Sherman, Texas, where state development documents outline an unnamed semiconductor manufacturer building two fabs, creating approximately 5,000 jobs over six years and starting production by late 2029, with a potential investment of US$45 billion for two new chip fabs
Texas state development documents outline a potential US$45 billion investment by an unnamed semiconductor manufacturer to build two fabs. This information was reported by WFAA, citing the Dallas Business Journal, and was included in a TrendForce News article published on 2026-11-02. The US$45 billion represents the potential investment for the construction of two new chip fabs.
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