Houston began as a town on the bayou – a trading hub where the railroads met and where commerce could extend from the United States to the world. Since its humble founding, Houston has grown to nation’s fourth largest city by total population and a world capitol of industry. Houston is the energy capitol of the world, and a globally recognized leader in life science, manufacturing, logistics, and aerospace. Our city has one of most diverse populations in the world, with one in four of its residents born abroad and more than 100 languages spoken within its borders. As Houston’s global presence and influence grows, the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs (MOTIA) serves as the City’s international liaison and trade development Read more