Innovative, productive companies are attracted to Bastrop

With an enviable ease of access to one of the most diverse talent pools in Texas, Bastrop is home to employers in several industries, including government, healthcare, financial services, utilities, manufacturing, hospitality, and building materials. Bastrop County attracted the infrastructure and tunneling company, The Boring Company, founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk. Notably, Bastrop is one of the MD Anderson locations, the country’s most advanced cancer research centers. 

Bastrop Area Major Employers (Public)Industry Type
Bastrop Independent School DistrictEducation
Bastrop CountyGovernment
Bastrop Federal Correctional InstitutionGovernment
City of BastropGovernment
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)Government
Bastrop Area Major Employers (Private)Industry Type
StarlinkManufacturing 
The Boring CompanyManufacturing 
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & SpaHospitality
MD Anderson Cancer CenterMedical
H-E-B Food StoreRetail
WalmartRetail
Agilent TechnologiesTechnology
Buc-ee'sRetail
Bluebonnet Electric CooperativeUtility
Southside Market & BarbecueRetail
Lowe's Home ImprovementRetail
First National BankFinancial
Griffin Industries / Darling InternationalManufacturing 
Covert ChevroletRetail
Home DepotRetail
Academy Sports & OutdoorsRecreation
Lost Pines ToyotaRetail
Aqua Water CorporationUtility