This report examines fundamental trends driving advances in biotechnology, includes discussions with leading biotech experts, provides examples of biotechnology curriculum and new courses available in Texas, and makes strategic recommendations to increase the competitiveness of Texas biotechnology companies and educational programs. While there are a number of established biotechnology programs in Texas, industry indicates the required skills for biotechnicians are evolving due to increasing automation, robotics, and instrumentation. According to Janet Varela of Kelly Scientific, “The most significant development in biotech over the next years will be the lack of a qualified workforce to meet the needs of the emerging technologies.” Biotechnology will continue to converge with other developing technologies, such as health care, information technologies, and nanotechnology, and as biotech activities move from research to development to commercialization, the demand and percentage of biotechnicians with two year degrees will continue to increase.