In October 2023, a 10,000 square foot building made entirely of wood was constructed in Hudson, Texas, a small town of 5,000. This is an example of mass timber, an engineered wood product, which is becoming increasingly popular in the state due to its 12 million acres of timberland. The global market for mass timber is expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2031, providing a potential new market for foresters who have suffered from decreased pay due to an oversupply of timber.