Texas Instruments awarded $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding for domestic silicon production
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6B from CHIPS Act to build silicon wafer plants in UT and TX, creating over 2,000 jobs.
Texas Instruments has been awarded $1.6 billion through the CHIPS Act, a law enacted by President Biden in 2022 to boost domestic silicon production and reduce reliance on Chinese imports. Alongside this grant, the company will benefit from additional $3 billion in loans and tax credits, likely totaling between $6 to $8 billion.
The funds will be used for constructing three new chip fabs in Texas and Utah, expected to generate more than 2,000 manufacturing jobs in those states. Additionally, Texas Instruments anticipates securing another $10 million for workforce development, contributing to the training and support of new employees.
The CHIPS Act, which passed with 64 votes in the Senate and 243 in the House, designates $2 billion for legacy chips production among its $280 billion budget. Oregon-based GlobalFoundries received a similar $1.5 billion earlier in 2024. Besides economic benefits, the act aims to counterbalance China's growing influence over silicon, a critical global resource for various industries.