More semiconductor manufacturing is expanding in central Texas

(The Center Square) – More semiconductor manufacturing is expanding in central Texas.

Tekscend Photomask Round Rock Inc. is expanding its production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Round Rock. It received a $15.2 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant as an incentive. The company claims it’s making a $223 million capital investment in the expansion, which is expected to create an additionall 50 jobs.

“Since 1987, Tekscend Photomask has been proud to call Round Rock home, supporting the Texas and U.S. semiconductor industry with world-class photomask manufacturing,” Tekscend Photomask Round Rock President John Nykaza said in a statement. “The support from TSIF enables us to accelerate our expansion — boosting both our technical capabilities and our production capacity. This investment not only strengthens the regional supply chain but also creates additional high-skilled jobs here in Texas, ensuring we can meet the growing research and development and commercial photom...