About us
Promoting business between Texas and Sweden since 1983 — connecting Scandinavian ambition with the largest state economy in the American South.
Founded in Houston in 1983, the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Texas (SACC Texas) is a statewide business network dedicated to expanding trade, investment, and professional connections between Sweden and Texas. With active chapters in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, SACC Texas offers an unmatched geographic reach across three of the most dynamic metropolitan economies in the United States.
1983
ESTD.
3 Chapters
Austin | Dallas | Houston
150+
Active members
Why Texas - Americas Premier Business Destination
Texas is not just a state — it is the 8th-largest economy in the world. With a GDP exceeding $2.9 trillion, Texas produces more than 10% of total U.S. economic output and accounts for 21% of all U.S. exports. For companies looking to enter or expand in the American market, Texas offers a combination of scale, talent, and opportunity that is unrivaled.
Named the #1 Best State for Business by CEOs for 21 consecutive years, Texas has earned its reputation through results. The state is home to 54 Fortune 500 headquarters — one in ten of all publicly traded companies in America — alongside more than 3.5 million startups and small businesses driving innovation across every sector.
$2.T State GDP
8th largest economy in the world
54
Fortune 500 headquarters in Texas
21 Years
#1 Best State for Business
31.7M population
2nd largest in the U.S.
#1
Top exporting state — 24 years running
Built for Business
Texas offers one of the most competitive tax and regulatory environments in the United States. There is no state personal income tax — a protection enshrined in the Texas Constitution — and no traditional corporate income tax. Instead, Texas applies a franchise tax with a generous threshold: businesses earning less than $2.47 million in annual revenue owe nothing at all.
Beyond tax advantages, the state provides one of the most robust incentive portfolios in the country, including the Texas Enterprise Fund — the most competitive deal-closing fund in the nation. The regulatory landscape is designed for speed and transparency, allowing businesses to move from concept to market faster than in almost any other U.S. state.
For Swedish companies accustomed to complex regulatory frameworks, Texas offers a refreshingly straightforward path to doing business in America.
No State Income Tax
Texas constitutionally prohibits personal income tax — and has no traditional corporate income tax either.
Low Franchise Tax
Businesses under $2.47M in annual revenue pay $0. Larger businesses pay just 0.375%–0.75%.
Texas Enterprise Fund
The nation’s top deal-closing incentive fund, designed to attract and secure major business investments.
#1 Export State
America’s top exporting state for 24 consecutive years, with over $300 billion in annual exports.
Top Semiconductor Exporter
Leading U.S. semiconductor exporting state for 15 years running.
Top Tech Explorer
The #1 tech exporting state in the nation for 13 consecutive years, contributing $198 billion to GDP.
three Cities. One Network. Unmatched Reach.
SACC Texas is unique among Swedish-American Chambers in operating three active chapters across a single state — giving our members access to a combined metropolitan population of over 22 million people and three distinct but complementary business ecosystems. Whether you are entering the U.S. market, expanding operations, or building strategic partnerships, our statewide presence ensures you connect with the right people in the right place.
Houston
The Energy & Industrial Capital
Houston is the energy capital of the world — and increasingly, a diversified powerhouse in healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and technology. Home to 26 Fortune 500 companies, the Houston metropolitan area boasts a GDP that would rank it among the top 25 national economies globally. With the world’s largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the Port of Houston — one of the busiest in the nation — Houston is a city built on global trade and industrial leadership
For Swedish companies in energy, engineering, industrial technology, and life sciences, Houston is an unparalleled entry point into the American market.
- 26 Fortune 500 headquarters
- World’s largest medical center (Texas Medical Center)
- #1 U.S. metro for population growth (127,000 new residents in 2024–2025)
- Top 10 North American tech hub (Site Selection, 2026)
- Port of Houston — nation’s #1 port for foreign waterborne tonnage
- Home to SACC Texas’s founding chapter (est. 1983)
Dallas-Fort Worth
The Corporate & Financial Powerhouse
The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the economic engine of North Texas and one of the most diversified business centers in the United States. Named the #1 North American tech hub in 2026 by Site Selection Magazine, DFW is home to a massive concentration of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, telecommunications companies, and logistics operations. With six cities in the nation’s top 50 for business — including Fort Worth (#11) and Dallas (#16) — the region attracts companies seeking scale, connectivity, and central access to the entire U.S. market.
DFW International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, provides direct connectivity to Scandinavia and over 260 destinations globally. For Swedish companies in financial services, telecom, logistics, consumer goods, and professional services, Dallas–Fort Worth offers unmatched corporate infrastructure and reach.
- #1 North American tech hub (Site Selection, 2026)
- Major corporate HQ cluster — AT&T, ExxonMobil, American Airlines, CBRE
- DFW International Airport — global connectivity with 260+ destinations
- 124,000 new residents in 2024–2025 — 2nd fastest metro growth in the U.S.
- Six cities in the top 50 U.S. cities for business
- Central U.S. location — within 4 hours of 95% of the American market by air
Austin
America’s Innovation & Technology Hub
Austin is the beating heart of America’s innovation economy. Ranked the #1 large city for economic growth in 2025, Austin combines a world-class tech ecosystem with a young, highly educated workforce and an entrepreneurial culture that attracts the world’s most ambitious companies. Tesla, Oracle, Samsung, Apple, Google, and Meta all have major operations here — joined by thousands of startups funded by one of the most active venture capital communities in the country.
The University of Texas at Austin, one of the top research universities in the world, provides a steady pipeline of talent across engineering, computer science, business, and the sciences. For Swedish tech companies, SaaS scaleups, and clean-energy innovators, Austin is the natural launchpad.
- #1 large city for economic growth in the U.S. (2025)
- #7 North American tech hub (Site Selection, 2026)
- Home to Tesla’s Gigafactory and global HQ
- Dynamic startup ecosystem with robust VC funding
- University of Texas at Austin — top-tier talent pipeline
- Young, college-educated workforce
Sweden and Texas — Stronger Together
Sweden and the United States share one of the most productive economic partnerships in the transatlantic arena. In 2024, bilateral trade in goods between the two countries totaled over $26 billion, with Swedish exports to the U.S. reaching $17 billion. Swedish companies maintain operations in all 50 states, with more than $61 billion in cumulative foreign direct investment in the American economy — making Sweden the 13th-largest investor in the United States.
Texas is a natural home for Swedish enterprise. The state’s leadership in energy, manufacturing, technology, and life sciences aligns perfectly with Sweden’s core industrial strengths. Global Swedish companies including Ericsson, Atlas Copco, Husqvarna, Volvo, Securitas, Skanska, and ASSA ABLOY all have significant operations across the United States — and Texas’s strategic position, workforce depth, and pro-business environment make it one of the most attractive markets for Scandinavian investment.
SACC Texas exists to strengthen this bridge — connecting Swedish companies with the opportunities, networks, and knowledge they need to succeed in the Lone Star State.
$26B+
Sweden–U.S. goods trade (2024)
$17B
Swedish exports to the U.S.
$61B+
Swedish FDI in the U.S
13th
Sweden’s rank as U.S. investor
2,932
Swedish company locations across all 50 states