Tech Companies Are Leaving California. Is Texas the Next Hub?

If you’ve followed tech news in 2020, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of the new hotspot: Texas. Brands like Telsa and Google are building campuses in the state, but they’re only a couple of the many companies expanding into the Lonestar State. Some companies already have a presence in Texas; Apple has an Austin headquarters where they are focusing their expansions. Without a doubt, Texas has become a tech hotspot.

It wasn’t always this way. A decade ago, Silicon Valley was the biggest name in tech. Google and Apple were stood out for their with their presence, and many more tech companies popped up. If you were chasing a career in technology, this is where you needed to be.

Times have changed, and work cultures are emphasizing different priorities. After 2020, many companies are reassessing the need to keep their workforce in a defined physical location. Even the companies that need in-person workers don’t necessarily need to be in the San Fransisco area. So, many companies are relocating. It just so happens that Texas, specifically the Austin area, is getting a lot of California transplants.

People are starting to wonder why are so many Californians are leaving. While Texas has its own benefits, it’s different than living in the Bay Area. Now that companies are giving their employees more…