Texas leads in population growth; companies expand in Houston

(The Center Square) – As Texas continues to lead in population and job growth nationwide, major companies are expanding in the state’s largest city of Houston. From oil and natural gas companies to big tech and sports entertainment, major companies are expanding operations and establishing headquarters in Houston, the fourth largest city in the country. The largest independent natural gas producer in the U.S., Expand Energy Corp., is relocating its corporate headquarters and executive leadership team to Spring, north of Houston, from Oklahoma City. The move comes after a multibillion-dollar merger between Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy last year. It’s also meeting increased liquified natural gas (LNG) demand as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, The Center Square reported. “The world critically needs natural gas supply to meet rapidly rising power demand, growing indus