The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) began production trading operations on July 6, 2026, marking the launch of the first new national securities exchange in the United States in years and positioning Dallas as the center of what state leaders are calling “Y’all Street.”
The Dallas-headquartered exchange started with limited test symbols for approved members, with broader symbol availability planned throughout July. According to The Dallas Express, all National Market System symbols are expected to become available by the end of July, with Exchange-Traded Products listings planned for the third quarter and corporate listings in the fourth quarter.
The exchange operates under the market center identifier “F” and maintains trading hours that include a pre-market session from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., regular market hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and a post-market session from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. TXSE is entirely electronic but maintains a physical presence at the Bank of America Tower in Uptown Dallas.
TXSE has secured approximately $275 million in funding from major firms including BlackRock and Citadel Securities, as reported by The Texas Tribune. Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the exchange’s significance, stating that “the center of gravity for American capitalism is now headquartered in the boom belt.”
The launch follows a phased rollout approach. As of July 14, 2026, the exchange had listed its first wave of tradable stocks and ETFs for public trading, with hundreds more set to join before the full rollout ends July 31, according to reporting from the El Paso Times.
For Dallas, the exchange represents a milestone in the city’s evolution as a financial center. Texas now has more financial services jobs than New York or California, according to economic observers. The state’s expanding financial sector, centered on Dallas, has been attracting major institutions and elevating the region’s national profile.
Sriram Villupuram, a finance professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, called the launch an important technical test, telling the Texas Tribune: “Basic technical things, hopefully will work well. This is the first demonstration.” Gabriela von zur Muehlen of the Texas Association of Business added that “a homegrown national exchange means more jobs, more investment, and more growth opportunities for businesses and communities across the Lone Star State.”
The TXSE launch adds to Dallas’ continued growth as a financial hub, attracting major institutions and reinforcing the region’s position in national markets. With corporate listings anticipated later in 2026, the exchange’s full impact on Dallas’ business landscape will unfold over the coming months.
