The Port of Houston Authority is a government agency that owns and operates the Port of Houston, the largest port in Texas and one of the busiest ports in the United States. The port is a major economic engine for the Houston region, generating over $265 billion in economic activity and supporting over 2.3 million jobs. The Port of Houston Authority is responsible for maintaining and improving the port's infrastructure, including its 200-plus-acre Barbours Cut Container Terminal and its Bayport Container Terminal. The port handles a wide range of cargo, including containerized cargo, steel, petrochemicals, and automobiles.