Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is considering a US$674 million advanced manufacturing and research facility in Hutto, Texas, a project that could create up to 2,000 jobs and become one of the largest private investments in Williamson County's history. Williamson County Commissioners have unanimously approved an economic development agreement supporting the proposed project, which would see Blue Origin develop approximately one million square feet of industrial research and manufacturing space at the Hutto Crossing Industrial Park. If approved, the facility would focus on aerospace and defence technologies and is expected to become the largest employer in Hutto within the next decade. "That's one of the largest economic investments in our county ever," said Williamson County Judge Steve Snell. "And it is an American company with American jobs." The proposal follows a similar incentive package approved by the Hutto Economic Development Corporation, although final details remain under negotiation. State approval is still required before the project can proceed, and Blue Origin has yet to make a final site selection. According to county officials, the Hutto location is currently the only Texas site under consideration. Beyond job creation, Blue Origin has committed to partnering with Hutto Independent School District (Hutto ISD) to develop paid high school internships and expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, helping build a future workforce for the aerospace sector. Founded in 2000, Blue Origin develops reusable rocket technology and space transportation systems aimed at lowering the cost of access to space. The company …
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is considering a US$674 million advanced manufacturing and research facility in Hutto, Texas, a project that could create up to 2,000 jobs and become one of the largest private investments in Williamson County’s history.
Williamson County Commissioners have unanimously approved an economic development agreement supporting the proposed project, which would see Blue Origin develop approximately one million square feet of industrial research and manufacturing space at the Hutto Crossing Industrial Park.
If approved, the facility would focus on aerospace and defence technologies and is expected to become the largest employer in Hutto within the next decade.
“That’s one of the largest economic investments in our county ever,” said Williamson County Judge Steve Snell. “And it is an American company with American jobs.”
The proposal follows a similar incentive package approved by the Hutto Economic Development Corporation, although final details remain under negotiation. State approval is still required before the project can proceed, and Blue Origin has yet to make a final site selection.
According to county officials, the Hutto location is currently the only Texas site under consideration.
Beyond job creation, Blue Origin has committed to partnering with Hutto Independent School District (Hutto ISD) to develop paid high school internships and expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, helping build a future workforce for the aerospace sector.
Founded in 2000, Blue Origin develops reusable rocket technology and space transportation systems aimed at lowering the cost of access to space. The company has completed 38 missions, flown 98 people into space, and operates facilities across the United States, including launch and testing operations in West Texas.
The proposed investment further strengthens Central Texas’ growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, with Hutto continuing to attract high-value industries seeking access to the region’s skilled workforce, expanding infrastructure and proximity to the greater Austin innovation corridor.
