News Summary
Dallas is set to launch the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), recently approved by the SEC. With over $225 million raised, TXSE aims to reshape the financial landscape by increasing the number of U.S. public companies. Targeting mid- to large-cap firms, TXSE plans to create a unique environment for listings. The exchange will operate virtually at first, with a long-term vision of a physical campus in Dallas, positioning the city as a new financial hub.
Texas is set to become home to a new competitor in the financial markets with the upcoming launch of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in 2026. The exchange recently announced that it has raised $63.4 million from 62 investors in a funding round aimed at propelling its establishment. This latest capital influx is part of TXSE’s larger goal to raise a total of $85 million and brings the total amount secured to nearly $225 million, including a previous $161 million funding round.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted approval for TXSE to operate as a national securities exchange on September 30, 2025. This approval highlights TXSE’s potential impact on the market as it seeks to challenge the longstanding dominance of established exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq.
Key investors involved in the funding round of TXSE include notable financial firms such as Charles Schwab Corp., Citadel Securities, BlackRock, and Fortress Investment Group. The exchange’s founder and CEO stated that TXSE is the most well-capitalized national securities exchange applicant to ever file a registration with the SEC, signaling strong confidence from the financial community.
TXSE plans to focus on listing mid- to large-cap companies with a unique pre-application review process aimed at attracting businesses seeking public offerings. The initiative comes in response to a significant decline in the number of U.S. public companies, which decreased from over 8,000 in the 1990s to around 4,400 today. TXSE aims to not only reverse this trend but also to foster a more transparent and CEO-friendly environment for businesses pursuing listings.
The exchange intends to begin trading, listing exchange-traded products (ETPs), and corporate listings in 2026. Initially, TXSE will operate as a virtual market while laying plans for a physical trading campus in Dallas, which has emerged as a burgeoning financial hub and is often referred to as “Y’all Street”.
The recent influx of financial firms establishing operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area includes major players like Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, and the NYSE, further solidifying Texas’s reputation as a growing financial center. This environment positions TXSE favorably as it seeks to carve out its niche in the competitive landscape of securities exchanges.
Additionally, the state’s leadership acknowledges the significance of TXSE’s SEC approval. Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the exchange on its achievement and reiterated Texas’s commitment to fostering a vibrant financial ecosystem.
TXSE’s operational culture will reflect the unique character and ethos of Texas, which may resonate well with businesses and investors alike, providing a distinctive trading experience. The exchange’s establishment represents an unprecedented advancement in national exchange integration, marking the first such approval in many years.
In summary, the Texas Stock Exchange is on track for its launch in 2026 after successfully securing substantial funding and receiving crucial SEC approval. Its goals to enhance the number of public companies and provide a favorable environment for listings may introduce significant changes to the current stock market dynamics, challenging the established entities while contributing to the economic landscape of Texas.
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