Quality of Life
With over 23 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, dining at some of the best restaurants in Texas, shopping, entertainment, recreation and tons to do outside - it's all here in Brazoria County.
BRAZORIA COUNTY IS YOUR
Industrial Gateway
Promoting the Diverse Interests of Brazoria County
Brazoria County is “Where Texas Began.” The county still leads the way, with a robust economy driven by medical, biotech and manufacturing industries, major petrochemical plants that ship products around the world, and significant agricultural industry. Ranked the 14th best county in Texas to live in, Brazoria County is home to well over 370,000 residents and is the 8th most diverse county in Texas.
Capital Investment
$30+ B
Invested In New Petrochemical Plants
Year-Round Outdoor Fun
#5
County for Outdoor Activities In Texas
A Big Place With a Big Heart
1,609
Square Miles In Brazoria County
Industry & Business
Brazoria County is home to many major industrial businesses. Over $30 Billion has been invested here by the petrochemical industry and the county is home to one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world. With a major port on the Gulf of Mexico, products and commodities can be shipping all over the world.
Brazoria County News & Updates
October 6th, 2025
PORT FREEPORT WELCOMES TWO NEW SUPER POST-PANAMAX CRANES IN CENTENNIAL YEAR
FREEPORT, TX (October 06, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region.
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October 2nd, 2025
PORT FREEPORT WELCOMES M/V CHIQUITA HORIZON ON INAUGURAL U.S. CALL
FREEPORT, TX (October 02, 2025) – Port Freeport welcomed the new build M/V Chiquita Horizon on September 19 at the Velasco Container Terminal. The vessel, carrying refrigerated containers, made its first U.S. port of call in Freeport before commencing an approximately 18-week rotation serving the U.S. Gulf region, and subsequently to be deployed in a European trade lane.
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September 24th, 2025
X-ELIO powers on Texas solar-and-storage plant that will supply BASF Freeport operations
FREEPORT, TX and DAYTON, TX, September 24, 2025 – X-ELIO has officially launched operations at its Liberty Energy Project in Dayton, Texas. The Liberty project, which combines 72 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity with an additional 60 MW of battery storage capacity, is X-ELIO’s first combined solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the United States. With Liberty now operational, 100% of the expected imported power at BASF’s Freeport site will be supplied by renewable energy.
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September 10th, 2025
PORT COMMISSION ADOPTS FY 2025/2026 BUDGET AND MAINTIANS ZERO TAX RATE
FREEPORT, TX (September 10, 2025) – At a special meeting held on Tuesday, September 9, the Port Freeport Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget and adopted a resolution setting the 2025 tax rate at zero dollars. This action reaffirms the Port’s commitment to fiscal independence and comes as Port Freeport celebrates its Centennial year, marking 100 years since Brazoria County voters established the Navigation District in 1925.
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September 9th, 2025
ACC Ranked Among Best Colleges in Texas by WalletHub, Niche
Two firms recently ranked Alvin Community College among the best in Texas.
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September 8th, 2025
Brazosport College named among top Texas schools by Niche
LAKE JACKSON, TX — Brazosport College was recently recognized as one of the best places in Texas to get a college education.
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