What is this study?

The SEARF Feasibility Study is a structured assessment of the potential for aerospace, aeronautics, and space exploration-related development in West Central Texas. A region-specific roadmap will be developed to capture viable aerospace and space industry opportunities while strengthening workforce and education pipelines, enhancing infrastructure readiness and permitting capacity, and aligning with policy, regulatory, safety, and technology standards. This approach is designed to deliver measurable outcomes, including job creation, GDP growth, expansion of the taxable base, and economic diversification, while remaining fully compliant with key federal frameworks such as FAA, NEPA, DOE, and DOC requirements.

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OUR APPROACH

THE FRAMEWORK

A comprehensive breakdown of our strategic approach and methodology

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WHY

West Central Texas is positioned to diversify its economy beyond traditional industries by leveraging its geographic advantages, existing infrastructure, and proximity to emerging aerospace corridors. This initiative exists to identify actionable pathways for economic growth, workforce development, and long-term regional resilience.

02

TEAM

Exploration Architecture Corporation, WEX Foundation, and InterFlight Global Corporation are positioned to deliver a study supporting regional aerospace development that meets the counties needs and directly supports the TSC mission “to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities.”

03

HOW

  1. Engagement & Alignment: Stakeholder interviews, workshops, and public outreach to define regional priorities.
  2. Analysis & Evaluation: Perform assessments of market opportunities, infrastructure readiness, workforce capabilities, and economic impact.
  3. Strategy & Execution: Deliver a phased action plan outlining clear, implementable steps.
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WHEN

The project is structured as a six-month effort with stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and strategic roadmap delivery.

05

WHO

The West Central Texas Council of Governments represents a 19-county region and serves as the primary stakeholder and beneficiary of this initiative.

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Comanche County Knox County Kent County Stonewall County Haskell County Throckmorton County Scurry County Fisher County Jones County Shackleford County Stephens County Mitchell County Nolan County Taylor County Callahan County Eastland County Runnels County Coleman County Brown County

Comanche County

Knox County

Kent County

Stonewall County

Haskell County

Throckmorton County

Scurry County

Fisher County

Jones County

Shackleford County

Stephens County

Mitchell County

Nolan County

Taylor County

Callahan County

Eastland County

Runnels County

Coleman County

Brown County

Regional Intelligence

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Leadership

The dedicated professionals driving the vision of aerospace excellence.

Sam Ximenes

Sam Ximenes

Founder and CEO

Louise Cantwell

Louise Cantwell

Executive Director

Oscar Garcia

Oscar Garcia

Chairman

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