Bayport Industrial District facts for kids
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Bayport Industrial District
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Industrial district
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
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| • Total | 12 sq mi (19 km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 281 |
The Bayport Industrial District is a very large area in Southeast Harris County, Texas. It is part of the Galveston Bay Area near Houston. This district is one of the biggest private industrial areas in the United States. It is next to the cities of La Porte and Seabrook, Texas.
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What is Bayport Industrial District?
The Bayport Industrial District is a special place where many businesses and factories are located. It was created in 1970. This area is a top spot for chemical processing in the Houston region. More than 60 chemical plants operate here.
Why is it Important?
The Bayport Industrial District is very important for the local economy. Businesses in this area can get tax help from Harris County, La Porte, and Pasadena. This means they pay less in taxes, which encourages them to set up shop here.
As of 2007, businesses in Bayport made over $829 million every year. About 11,000 jobs are directly linked to this district. Also, for every job created inside Bayport, almost four more jobs are created outside of it. This shows how much the district helps the communities around it.
Major Companies in Bayport
Many big companies have facilities in the Bayport Industrial District. Some of these include:
- LyondellBasell
- Celanese
- Air Products
- Clariant
- Dow
- Albemarle
- Akzo Nobel
History of Bayport
The land where Bayport is located was once part of a disagreement between two cities. In 1965, both the City of Pasadena and the City of Houston tried to claim this area. This led to a legal case between them.
Who Won the Land?
The case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Texas. In 1969, the court decided that Pasadena had the right to the land. So, Pasadena's claim from 1965 was upheld. After this, in 1970, the City of Pasadena officially created the industrial district that became Bayport.
Bayport Terminal
Right next to the industrial district is the new Bayport Terminal. This terminal is a big port facility. It has two main parts:
- A large terminal for shipping containers. These are huge boxes used to transport goods around the world.
- A terminal for cruise ships. This is where large passenger ships dock, allowing people to start or end their vacations.
The Port of Houston Authority manages and operates this important port.
