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 District | Education |
| Bastrop County | Government |
| Bastrop Federal Correctional Institution | Government |
| City of Bastrop | Government |
| Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) | Utility |
| Bastrop Area Major Employers (Private) | Industry Type |
|---|---|
| Starlink | Manufacturing |
| The Boring Company | Manufacturing |
| Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | Hospitality |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Medical |
| H-E-B Food Store | Retail |
| Walmart | Retail |
| Agilent Technologies | Technology |
| Buc-ee's | Retail |
| Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Utility |
| Southside Market & Barbecue | Retail |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | Retail |
| First National Bank | Financial |
| Griffin Industries / Darling International | Manufacturing |
| Covert Chevrolet | Retail |
| Home Depot | Retail |
| Academy Sports & Outdoors | Retail |
| Lost Pines Toyota | Retail |
| Aqua Water Corporation | Utility |
