June 03, 2026
HOUSTON – Transwestern announces that for the ninth time, Great Place To Work® and Fortune have honored Transwestern as one of the Best Workplaces in Texas™, ranking the firm No. 9 among the top companies on the 2026 list.
To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List, Great Place To Work surveyed nearly 100,000 employees at eligible companies via its proprietary platform. Companies were ranked based on their ability to offer consistently positive experiences, building trust with leaders, colleagues, and the overall organization.
“Being named again as one of the Best Workplaces in Texas is an honor for our entire organization,” said Larry P. Heard, CEO of Transwestern. “What makes this recognition meaningful is it honors our culture. We remain committed to fostering a professional environment grounded in trust, collaboration and opportunity -- one that enables our team members to grow, adapt and continue delivering results for our clients and investors.”
Transwestern continues to invest in its people through a robust benefits package and a strong culture of support. Team members have access to comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated time to give back through volunteerism. The firm also provides resources for growing families, caregiver support, and short-term disability coverage. Professional development remains a priority, with mentorship programs, leadership training and wellness initiatives designed to help team members thrive. Transwestern’s commitment to corporate responsibility is reflected in national programs focused on sustainability and philanthropy.
“Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “By focusing on people, these companies are more resilient and effective in a business environment that demands speed, innovation, and agility.”
The Best Workplaces in Texas list is highly competitive, with honorees selected for their ability to provide consistently positive experiences across demographics and job roles. To be eligible, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S.-based employees, and be headquartered in Texas.
About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas
Great Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas by surveying 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing companies that collectively employ more than 7.3 million U.S. workers. Of those responses, nearly 100,000 were received from employees at companies that were eligible for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas list, and these rankings are based on their feedback. To be eligible, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in Texas. Read the full methodology.
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About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.
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About Fortune Media
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world's biggest companies and their leaders, as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World's Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.
About Transwestern
Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm dedicated to serving investors, partners and clients through expertise in investment, development, brokerage and property management. We own, lease and operate $64 billion1in assets. Our experience spans diverse property types, including logistics, multifamily, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, office, data centers, hotel, and life sciences.Across 33 offices nationwide, our team is united by a culture that cultivates agility, mutual trust and high performance.Learn more at transwestern.com.
1Includes the Transwestern organization and RAUM as of April 1, 2026.
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