Apple’s decision this week to build a massive facility in Houston for making AI servers could mark a resurrection of the region's tech past that began with Texas Instruments in the 1970s, continued with Compaq Computer Corp.

Alongside establishing the new Texas facility, Apple announced plans to hire approximately 20,000 employees nationwide.

Apple has unveiled its largest-ever investment commitment in the U.S., pledging more than $500 billion over the next four years and creating 20,000 new jobs nationwide.