Letter to our stakeholders

Texas Instruments' commitment to building a better future shapes our approach to everything we do. Throughout our company's history, we have remained steadfast in our determination to deliver both profitability and sustainability, by being responsible in our operations and treating our customers, employees, communities and environment with respect.

Our 2007 Corporate Citizenship Report demonstrates our continued commitment to sustainability and highlights the progress we have made in all areas on which we report. We have made some of our greatest strides in corporate citizenship in the realm of environmental stewardship and product design, with a goal of helping make the world greener, healthier, smarter, safer and more fun. Through our ongoing advances in semiconductor technology, TI is helping solve some of today's most difficult energy challenges, providing customers with higher performance, greater efficiency and longer battery life.

Another priority for our company is championing educational excellence, as it stimulates technological advancement, which, in turn, helps generate TI's business growth. As part of this effort, we have provided more than $9.4 million in grants to education research and programs in 2007, and established new partnerships with universities in China, India and Ghana. We've built our giving philosophy on the belief that our company's success is tied to the strength of the communities where our employees live, work and play. In 2007, in countries such as the U.S., China, India and the Philippines, TI and our employees donated significant time and nearly $20 million to various civic, business and health and human services programs in our host communities.

Fortune Magazine again named TI as one of its "100 Best Companies to Work For," underscoring our response to work force issues that matter most. We continually seek to enhance the skills, health and knowledge of employees with the purpose of improving performance, maintaining competitiveness, increasing retention and grooming future leaders. As we look to 2008 and beyond, we aim to replicate successful programs – in every facet of our operations – in TI communities across the globe. Moreover, TI will continue to expand energy conservation measures, evolve community involvement and philanthropic strategies, and push forward on our wellness and workforce development initiatives. We will also continue to operate ethically and with integrity, values instilled by TI founders that drive our corporate citizenship activities today. We appreciate your interest in the progress we have made and invite your feedback on this report.

Regards,
Richard K. Templeton
President and chief executive officer