Overview
The Consulate General of India in Houston serves the south-central United States — Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas — a jurisdiction dominated by the energy capital of the world. Houston's concentration of oil and gas companies, petrochemical facilities, and energy technology firms creates one of the most commercially significant bilateral corridors between India and the United States. India's massive and growing energy needs make Houston a critical partner. The Houston metro area hosts one of the fastest-growing Indian-American communities in the US, with concentrations in Sugar Land, Katy, and the Hillcroft corridor. The consulate also serves the Indian communities across Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio) and the broader south-central region.
Visa Services
The consulate processes all Indian visa categories for residents of its five-state jurisdiction. India's e-Visa system covers tourism, business, medical, and conference purposes. For work, study, and specialised visas, applicants follow the consulate's application process. The energy sector generates significant business travel between Houston and Indian energy hubs.
Consular Services
The consular section provides passport services, OCI card applications, document attestation, emergency travel documents, and assistance for Indian nationals. Texas hosts the third-largest Indian-American population in the US, generating substantial demand for consular services.
Trade & Export Support
Houston is the world energy capital — headquarters of major oil and gas companies, the petrochemical industry, and increasingly renewable and clean energy firms. India's growing energy demand, refinery capacity, and petroleum imports create deep commercial ties. Beyond energy, the consulate facilitates trade in healthcare and medical devices (Texas Medical Centre is the world's largest), aerospace (NASA Johnson Space Center), IT services, and agricultural commodities. Indian energy companies maintain Houston offices, while American energy firms have extensive India operations.
Investment Opportunities
The energy transition creates new investment pathways — Indian companies exploring US LNG, hydrogen, and clean energy technology, and American firms investing in India's solar, wind, and green hydrogen sectors. Texas's business-friendly regulatory environment and India's growing energy infrastructure needs make Houston a natural matchmaking hub for bilateral energy investment.
Cultural & Educational Programs
Houston's Indian-American community is among the most dynamic in the US, with cultural organisations, temples (BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston is one of the largest Hindu temples in North America), cricket leagues, and festival celebrations. Universities in the jurisdiction include University of Texas Austin, Texas A&M, Rice University, and University of Houston, all with significant Indian student populations and research collaborations with Indian institutions.
Service Area
The consulate covers Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. For other US states, contact the relevant Indian consulate general or the Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Special Notes
The consulate is located at 4300 Scotland Street in Houston's Montrose neighbourhood. Direct flights connect Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Delhi and other Indian cities. The annual India House Gala and Diwali festivals are major community events in the Houston Indian-American calendar.