Where Greatness is Built

From the expansive oil fields to the booming tech corridors, Texas is where innovation and perseverance meet, providing a vibrant home for companies to grow and thrive. Nasdaq Texas serves the Texas innovators and businesses driving economic opportunities and shaping the next frontier.
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What is Nasdaq Texas?

Nasdaq Texas officially launched in March of 2026, designed to expand Nasdaq’s services for companies across the state while bringing new growth and investment opportunities to U.S. investors. Nasdaq Texas reflects Nasdaq’s long-term investment in the state and its commitment to supporting innovation, growth and entrepreneurship.

Nasdaq is deeply committed to Texas’s growth, innovation, and financial integrity. Through technology, advocacy, and local engagement, we empower economic opportunity and build trust in the financial system. Together, we shape the future of markets and drive prosperity for all Texans.

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Nasdaq Texas Advisory Board

Building the Institutional Foundation for Texas' Next Chapter

The Nasdaq Texas Advisory Board is convened to help elevate Nasdaq Texas’ ability to serve its clients in Texas with the full range of Nasdaq's capabilities and to shape how capital markets in Texas continue to develop. 

The board functions as a forum for candid, substantive dialogue on the forces shaping the Texas economy: how companies access capital, how governance standards evolve, how policy choices affect growth, and how Texas can sustain its leadership as the competitive landscape for talent, investment, and innovation continues to shift.

Jay Brown

Chief Executive Officer of David Weekley Homes

Danny David

Managing Partner of Baker Botts

Pat Frost

Former President of Frost Bank

Jill Lampert

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of NGP Energy Capital Management

Danny Wesson

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Diamondback Energy

Ed Knight

Executive Vice Chairman of Nasdaq

Built in Texas
Built in Texas: Texas Precious Metals
Sep 14, 2026
Texas has become the home of capital of the United States, and now it is just a natural evolution for Texas to become the home of capital markets in the United States. Texas truly is the epicenter of business in the United States.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

By the Numbers
We serve over 2,000 clients in the Southeast region, including 800 in Texas.
Home to more than 200 listings headquartered in Texas, representing $1.9 trillion in market cap.
Nasdaq Verafin serves over 220 financial institutions in Texas and is endorsed by the Texas Banking Association. 

FAQs
What is Nasdaq Texas?

Incorporated in Texas and Headquartered in Dallas, Nasdaq Texas is a new dual listing venue designed to serve companies with strong ties to Texas. It offers the full power of Nasdaq’s global platform with a Texas-based identity. Nasdaq Texas is also the first Texas-based Exchange to list and trade options. Nasdaq Texas is built for companies headquartered or operating in Texas, or those with strategic ties to the region, looking to amplify their presence in the state’s booming capital markets. It offers:

  • Full-service issuer support (IR, ESG, governance, media)
  • Unified liquidity (no ticker change or fragmented trading)
  • Local visibility through Texas-based events and media
  • Access to Nasdaq’s global investor network
Are Nasdaq Texas Listings Available?
  • Announced: November 12, 2025
  • Launched: March 5, 2026
  • Onboarding underway for interested companies
How Do Companies Qualify?

Requirements:

  • Be listed on a U.S. national exchange (Nasdaq or NYSE)
  • Meet Nasdaq Global Market standards (e.g., $4+ stock price, financial & governance criteria)
  • SEC-registered equity security
  • Texas affiliation encouraged

Cost & Incentives:

  • $0 application fee and $0 annual listing fee for the first year (pending SEC approval).
  • $30,000 credit toward Nasdaq IR & advisory services (pending SEC approval).
  • No added compliance burden or trading fragmentation
  • Unified liquidity (no new ticker)
  • Full Nasdaq platform access

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Apply to List on Nasdaq Texas
Milestone One

Prepare your forms

Review the required forms and gather the information you will need to submit your application.

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Milestone Two

Submit your application

Existing clients can sign in. New clients can create an account to begin their submission.

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Milestone Three

Go live

Once approved and all applicable requirements are satisfied, your Nasdaq Texas listing will go live and trade across exchanges.

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