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
May 21st, 2026
PORT FREEPORT AND PARTNERS REPORT IMPROVE NATIONAL RANKINGS, REACH 39.3 MILLION TONS IN 2025
FREEPORT, TX (May 21, 2026) – Port Freeport and its port community handled 39.3 million tons of total foreign waterborne cargo in Calendar Year 2025, an 8.7 percent increase from Calendar Year 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Statistics.
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May 19th, 2026
FREEPORT AWARDED $11 MILLION MARAD GRANT TO ENHANCE VELASCO TERMINAL OPERATIONS
FREEPORT, TX (May 19, 2026) – Port Freeport has been awarded an $11 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) FY 2025 grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to support critical infrastructure improvements at its Velasco Terminal, enhancing cargo handling capabilities and operational efficiency.
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May 18th, 2026
PORT FREEPORT RECOGNIZES 30-YEAR COLLABORATION WITH CHIQUITA AND GREAT WHITE FLEET
FREEPORT, TX (May 18, 2026) – Chiquita Brands International and Great White Fleet mark 30 years of continuous operations at Port Freeport, a milestone that underscores the company’s longstanding role in global trade and its contribution to delivering fresh fruit to communities across the United States.
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March 31st, 2026
Joe Bohon named Site Director, Dow Texas Operations
Bohon, currently the Senior Site Integration Director for Texas Operations, has been named Site Director for Dow Texas Operations.
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March 18th, 2026
PORT FREEPORT CEO PHYLLIS SAATHOFF HONORED AS OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FREEPORT, TX (March 18, 2026) – Port Freeport announces that Chief Executive Officer Phyllis Saathoff has been honored as Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce. The recognition was presented during the Chamber’s annual awards luncheon at the Dow Academic Center.
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March 5th, 2026
PORT FREEPORT MARKS INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONE WITH RIBBON CUTTINGS SUPPORTING VELASCO CONTAINER TERMINAL EXPANSION
FREEPORT, TX (March 5, 2025) – Port Freeport marked a significant infrastructure milestone Thursday, February 26, with a ribbon-cutting celebrating the completion of multiple infrastructure projects supporting the continued expansion and connectivity of the Velasco Container Terminal, including Storage Area 5, the Terminal Access Project, and East 5th Street Reconstruction and Truck Queuing Project. The projects, partially funded through the Maritime Infrastructure Program, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Rider 37, and the TxDOT Seaport Connectivity Program, enhance access, increase operational capacity, and strengthen supply chain performance along the Texas Gulf Coast.
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