America’s Third Coast. Strategically located within and straddling two countries, Rio South Texas offers companies important competitive advantages including proximity to customers, suppliers and a growing educated workforce. This location – now being called “America’s Third Coast” – creates enormous efficiencies and opportunities for significantly reducing labor, energy and logistics costs. Just by utilizing ports in Mexico, for example, companies can save 20-25% in transportation costs and an average of three days shipping time. Keith Patridge, President/CEO of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation discusses the logistical benefits Rio South Texas – America’s Third Coast - delivers.

Rio South Texas: Where Global Businesses Thrive
Come discover one of the most dynamic regions of Texas, the third coast. Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, and bordering Mexico along the Rio Grande River, the Rio South Texas area is the largest border region in the country and offers an ideal location for companies seeking global success.
The Rio South Texas Economic Council (RSTEC) welcomes the opportunity to introduce you to the The Real South Texas. We have a dedicated staff ready to introduce you to the dozens of commuinities that make up the Rio South Texas Economic Council. In addition to community orientation, we can help conduct labor interviews, utility and permitting representative meetings, site and industrial park visits and introductions to colleges, technical schools and employment services.