SAN ANTONIO – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas is set to significantly expand its South Side manufacturing campus with a $3.6 billion investment that will add a second vehicle assembly line, create 2,000 new jobs and double the automaker’s manufacturing footprint in San Antonio.
The announcement was made Tuesday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the project marks one of the largest manufacturing investments in the region’s history.
According to the governor’s office, the expansion will be supported by a $20 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant and a $50,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus. The project also qualifies under the state’s Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI) program.
“Texas is where the world builds bigger, and Toyota shows it once more with a $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio that doubles their factory footprint and creates 2,000 new jobs,” Abbott said. “This Texas-sized investment reflects the strength of our workforce and the unmatched business advantages found only in our state.”
Toyota Motor North America President and CEO Ted Ogawa said the company remains committed to growing its manufacturing presence in Texas.
“Texas has been an essential partner in Toyota’s growth for more than 20 years, and we’re grateful to Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas for their continued support of our San Antonio expansion,” Ogawa said. “This investment reflects our confidence in the people of Texas, our commitment to American manufacturing, and our shared vision for innovation, opportunity, and long-term economic growth.”
Toyota first broke ground on its San Antonio manufacturing facility in 2003, with production beginning in 2006. Today, the 2.2-million-square-foot plant assembles the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia and employs approximately 6,100 workers. Combined with the new expansion, Toyota’s total capital investment in San Antonio will reach $8.3 billion.
In addition to Toyota employees, 23 on-site suppliers employ approximately 5,600 people, making the South Side campus one of the region’s largest employment centers.
Local and state leaders praised the announcement, calling it a major win for the San Antonio economy.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said the expansion highlights the city’s skilled workforce and continued partnership with Toyota.
“San Antonio proudly hosts Toyota, and we’re excited to be selected for additional expansion,” Jones said. “This is a significant recognition of the talent our city offers, as well as the investments our community is willing to make to support Toyota’s growth.”
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai noted Toyota’s long-standing commitment to the community.
“Toyota has been a loyal and dedicated partner in this community for two decades,” Sakai said. “This is the plant’s second milestone investment in two years. Toyota continues to honor its commitments here, and this exciting initiative shows the confidence one of the world’s leading companies has in Bexar County today and in the future.”
Southwest Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jeanette Ball said many district families have direct ties to Toyota and will benefit from the company’s continued growth.
“Our families have a real, personal connection to Toyota’s investment in our community,” Ball said. “We’re proud to play a role in supporting their expansion and the opportunity it brings to our families.”
Sarah Carabias Rush, president and CEO of greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, said the second assembly line further establishes San Antonio as a leader in advanced manufacturing.
“With a second vehicle assembly line, Toyota will continue to grow quality jobs with tremendous career progression opportunities for our San Antonio region,” Rush said. “This win reflects the competitive strength of our skilled workforce, our leadership in automotive manufacturing innovation, and the seamless collaboration among the State of Texas, Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and our utility and infrastructure partners.”
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez called the expansion “tremendous news” for the community, while State Rep. John Lujan said the investment will strengthen the regional economy and create new opportunities for hardworking Texans.
The Texas Enterprise Fund is a performance-based incentive program designed to help Texas compete for major business relocation and expansion projects that create high-paying jobs and attract significant private investment. The JETI program was created following passage of House Bill 5 during the 88th Texas Legislature to encourage large-scale economic development projects across the state.
Toyota’s expansion is expected to further cement San Antonio’s position as one of North America’s premier automotive manufacturing hubs while bringing thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in economic investment to the region.