Taiwanese electronics manufacturer LITEON is investing nearly $919 million to build a major AI power infrastructure manufacturing facility in McKinney, Texas, creating over 600 new jobs in what represents one of the largest technology manufacturing investments in North Texas in recent years.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the project on July 13, 2026, noting that the initial phase includes a $307 million capital investment and 500 jobs. The state is providing a $3.5 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant and a $100,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus to support the project. According to FOX 4 News Dallas, the facility will design and manufacture AI-powered systems and AI infrastructure-related solutions.
LITEON Chairman Tom Soong described the expansion as “a historic milestone” for the company. Founded in Taiwan in 1975, LITEON is a global manufacturer specializing in power management systems and optoelectronics, with products serving cloud computing, automotive electronics, 5G communications, and AI infrastructure.
McKinney officials said the project will strengthen the city’s growing advanced manufacturing sector. Mayor Bill Cox stated that the investment will create new opportunities for residents while reinforcing the city’s appeal to technology companies. The facility adds to a series of major manufacturing investments in North Texas, particularly in sectors tied to semiconductors, electronics, and artificial intelligence.
The announcement comes amid a broader trend of technology manufacturing reshoring to the United States, with Texas emerging as a primary beneficiary. The state’s business environment, including its lack of a state income tax, has been cited as a factor in attracting advanced manufacturing. The Dallas Express business coverage has documented the pattern of major manufacturers choosing North Texas for new facilities.
For the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, the LITEON investment reinforces the metroplex’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing. The region has been steadily diversifying beyond its traditional strengths in energy and real estate into technology manufacturing, data centers, and AI infrastructure. The 600 jobs created by the LITEON facility will contribute to the 24,700 jobs that Dallas-Fort Worth has added over the year through May 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
The Texas Enterprise Fund, used to support the LITEON deal, is a performance-based incentive program administered through the governor’s office. Grants are awarded to companies considering Texas against competing locations in other states and are tied to job creation and capital investment commitments. The program has been instrumental in attracting manufacturing investment to the state.
As AI infrastructure demand continues to grow, driven by data center expansion and the broader artificial intelligence boom, LITEON’s McKinney facility positions North Texas at the intersection of two major economic trends: the reshoring of advanced manufacturing and the buildout of AI infrastructure capacity.
