Texas markets continue to rank at the top of the national commercial real estate conversation — with Dallas once again named the #1 CRE market in the U.S. and investor interest remaining strong across industrial, office, and mixed-use assets.

But the more interesting question isn’t why Dallas is leading — it’s what other Texas markets can learn from it.

For Houston, that opens the door to some important conversations:
• How can Houston better position industrial and logistics corridors to compete nationally?
• What role do infrastructure, entitlement timelines, and development-ready land play in attracting capital?
• How does Houston’s scale, diversity, and affordability translate into a stronger investment narrative?

The opportunity isn’t about copying Dallas — it’s about leveraging Houston’s unique strengths while learning from what’s worked elsewhere.

As capital continues to view Texas as a preferred destination, the conversation shifts from whether Houston can compete to how it can lead.

What do you think Houston can do to top Dallas in the next cycle?