The Texas Stock Exchange officially started operating on July 6, 2026, running test trades through approved broker-dealers, banks, and trading firms. Live trading in a limited set of securities is scheduled to begin on July 10.
The US hasn’t seen a fully integrated national securities exchange get SEC approval in decades. TXSE just did it, and now it’s actually turning on the lights. The exchange, headquartered in Dallas and founded by CEO James H. Lee, is positioning itself as a genuine alternative to the New York-centric financial establishment.
How the rollout works
TXSE is taking a crawl-before-you-sprint approach. The test trades conducted on July 6 involved designated symbols, letting member firms verify their systems and connectivity before real money starts flowing.
The exchange supports trading in equities, exchange-traded products and ETFs, and American Depositary Receipts. Corporate listings are expected to begin in Q4 2026.
