Apple’s decision this week to build a massive facility in Houston for making AI servers could mark a resurrection of the region's tech past that began with Texas Instruments in the 1970s, continued with Compaq Computer Corp.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years and plans to open a major facility in the Houston area.

The U.S. government is leaning hard on tech companies to make more commitments to building their businesses in the country, and Big Tech is falling in